Prof John Latham CBE, vice-chancellor of the university, said it still had "significant cash reserves and a strong balance sheet".
The campaign group claims the application involves removing "almost half" the trees on the site and "ripping out" flower borders.A rainforest garden due to be displayed at RHS Chelsea Flower Show later this month is going to be housed at the Bristol Zoo Project.
The Wildlife Trusts' British Rainforest Garden is going to be used as an educational space within the zoo after it has been shown at Chelsea.It is due to open in October and feature boulders and fern-lined trails, with a canopy of native trees created from hazels, field maples and silver birch from the show garden.Garden designer Zoe Claymore said: "The chance to educate the next generation of conservationist and gardeners is truly a huge honour."
The garden can be seen at site number 340 throughout Chelsea week from Tuesday 20 May to Saturday 24 May.It will then be recreated and reimagined in Bristol to inspire a link back to historic rainforests and teach younger generations.
The garden will feature boulders, lush undergrowth, lichen-encrusted trusts, honeysuckle and ivy to bring the rainforest environment to life.
Justin Morris, chief executive of Bristol Zoological Society, said: "We are extremely excited about the arrival of the British Rainforest Garden later this year."It's easy to shop when there's nothing to pick from," one customer joked as they left the store.
A Co-op worker said they had dealt with red weather warnings and covid but "no one understands a cyber attack."The company told the BBC last week that the attack on its systems meant store deliveries had been hit and the hack had resulted in "significant" amounts of customer data being stolen.
Co-op said "remote lifeline stores" will receive extra deliveries soon.A "spokesperson said: "We take our responsibility to our Scottish island stores and communities very seriously.