The government will intervene to support Dublin Zoo and Fota Wildlife Park.
The Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said a bailout from the government will be provided to help keep the two parks survive COVID-19 enforced closures.
This morning, Dublin Zoo warned it may have to close permanently due to the lack of revenue from visitors with Fota Wildlife Park facing similar problems.
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Thanks a tonne for your generous donation, @SSEAirtricity, our amazing sustainability partner! 🍃
Your overwhelming kindness and support mean the world to us now more than ever – and we will never forget it! pic.twitter.com/ASveArH596— Dublin Zoo (@DublinZoo) November 18, 2020
It cost 75 euro a day to keep an elephants belly full, and Dublin Zoo has 9.
The food bill for the over 400 species that live at the zoo is half a million euro per month.
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As Ireland’s largest family attraction, we've been doing our best to stay positive and stay afloat during these difficult times, but now, we need your help. pic.twitter.com/nFbkSAc3zM— Dublin Zoo (@DublinZoo) November 18, 2020
You can adopt an animal or make a donation on Dublin Zoo's website.
