Crisis-hit Chester Zoo gets £2million boost in two days after fundraising appeal

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Chester Zoo, that needs £1.6m a month to keep going, took a huge financial hit amid coronavirus lockdown as it closed to the public - who provide 97% of its overall income

Staff have been overwhelmed by the response to the appeal to save the attraction.

 

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