Chester Zoo issues message of 'renewed hope' as fundraiser to save it gains £2m
issued a plea to the public earlier this week, revealing that they are facing debts of £24m by the end of the year due to the coronavirus pandemic.With more than 35,000 animals to take care of, bosses say the lack of admissions have left them 'fighting' for their future.Jamie Christon, Chester Zoo's Chief Operating Officer told the M.E.N in April that around 97% of the zoo's funding comes from visitors walking through the gates - something which hasn't happened since the country went into lockdown in March.It is estimated that it costs around £465,000 a month simply to look after the animals and plants of Chester Zoo.But now in a matter of days, the zoo has raised more than £2m with support from more than 100,000 people.Writing an update on