Hampshire zoo facing 'biggest challenge yet' as third lockdown begins

Marwell Zoo in Hampshire say they need the public's support now more than ever after having to close their doors once again.

Since March they've lost £4m in revenue and face their "biggest challenge yet". The wildlife park say they are struggling to meet their animal care costs, which are up to £220,000 a month.

• James Cretney, the Chief Executive of Marwell Zoo, says they're facing the toughest challenge in their 50 year history. 

Marwell Zoo is home to more than 140 species many of which are endangered in the wild.

They also run Marwell Wildlife, a global conservation charity leading programmes in the UK, Africa and across the world. We would ordinarily engage with more than 50,000 schoolchildren through curriculum based education programmes and welcome more than 500,000 guests each year through their gates.