When will Edinburgh Zoo reopen? MSPs campaign

A cross-party group of MSP's are putting pressure on the Scottish Government to give Edinburgh Zoo a much needed financial injection. Fears are emerging that if the zoo isn't saved, it's beloved animals may have to be given away or - in a worst case scenario - put to sleep.

Alex Cole-Hamilton MSP, who started the campaign for funding, commented: "The closure of Edinburgh Zoo would devastating for the community and for the hundreds of families of those who lost their jobs.

"The zoo has proved it can open to the public in a safe and cautious fashion. I implore the First Minister to save it from collapse."

Daniel Johnson MSP added: “As lockdown measures are due to be eased from this week, it is only right that Edinburgh Zoo is allowed to reopen in the safest way possible.

“The Scottish Government has a responsibility not to let Edinburgh Zoo and the network of supply chain jobs that rely on it, go to the wall.”

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