May 27, 2020 - 1344 views
The Welsh Mountain Zoo – National Zoo of Wales, has raised just over £163,000 following the launch of its fund raising appeal just over a month ago.
The Zoo appealed for urgent funding support following its closure in March and is making fantastic headway towards £500,000 which is the revenue lost by being closed in April and May.
Nick Jackson CEO of the Welsh Mountain Zoo explained: “We have been delighted and overwhelmed by the support and well wishes we’ve received from friends of the Zoo, regionally, nationally and internationally - £163,000 is a fantastic sum, and will go a long way to help us get through this very difficult period.
“The majority of our revenue is generated via visitors and with that gone altogether, the financial impact of the closure has been incredibly hard hitting. It is now costing the Zoo £118,000 per month to run. The money raised by our supportes will bridge some of this funding gap.
“We are awaiting further instruction and direction from Welsh Government, however, there are no suggested dates in place when we can begin to consider reopening on any scale. With this in mind, continued support and donations remains vital for us in order to continue to deliver care and provide a home for our many wonderful residents.
“As well as donating through our fundraising page, our friends really are coming up with great initiatives to support us.
"From composing a song, dressing as Tina Turner and special raffles to sponsored bike rides and walks, birthday fundraisers and collections in groups and shops. This is not going unnoticed and this is giving the charity great heart to carry on our important work of conservation, education and recreation.”
“We’d like to sincerely thank all those that have supported us to date, and ask that people continue to do so in the coming weeks as we endeavour to make our way through this very difficult period.
Bayside would also like to thank our many listeners and supporters who have also donated towards the fund.
A special programme paying tribute to the artists who have performed at Access All Eirias broadcast on Bank Holiday Monday has been a focal point for people to give donations to Colwyn Bay's much loved zoo.
Anyone wishing to donate to towards the zoo's aim to reach it's £500,000 target, can click on this link which takes you to the zoo's Just Giving page https://www.virginmoneygiving.com/fund/welshmountainzoo
Alternatively the zoo will gratefully accept any donations directly by card, cheque or bank transfer. Please contact the zoo directly on 01492 532938.
