As the number of people signing online petitions to save Chester Zoo approaches 100,000 signatures in less than 24 hours, the local councillor for the majority of the site in which Chester Zoo sits has made an urgent appeal to the Environment Minister, Lord (Zac) Goldsmith, to intervene.
Councillor Simon Eardley (Saughall and Mollington Ward) said: “Chester Zoo is world-renowned for its work to conserve and save animals in danger of extinction. It would be a travesty if it was not thrown a lifeline to see it through the pandemic. We know the zoo is loved by many, many people far beyond Chester and it’s work has a global impact.
“Zac Goldsmith is a minister who is widely respected for his support for conservation and animal welfare. I am urging him to urgently intervene to provide the lifeline it needs to survive.”
A copy of the letter is attached.
