Save Chester Zoo (Planning a Newspaper Report)

As you may be aware, the government has ordered that Chester Zoo may have to stay closed indefinitely due to the Corona Virus Pandemic. This crisis has left them FIGHTING FOR THEIR FUTURE ( https://www.chesterzoo.org/saveourzoo/ )

Today we would like you to become a journalist. We would like you to research -

• The reasons as to why the government has indefinitely closed Chester Zoo
• How this is affecting Chester Zoo
• Why is the indefinite closure of the Zoo resulting in them fighting for their survival
• What Chester Zoo is doing to avoid permanent closure
• Have they any plans on how they can make the Zoo safe?
• What are they asking people/companies to do to help with their survival

Here are a few links that may help your research -

• https://www.chesterzoo.org/saveourzoo/
• https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-52937870
• https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8384889/Chester-Zoo-bosses-warn-faces-extinction-24million-debts.html
• https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-merseyside-52929135

Once you have completed your research, we would like you to plan your own Newspaper Report explaining your findings. Below you will find some documents that may help you when planning your Newspaper Report.