Supermarket chain Iceland has adopted all of a zoo's penguins as part of an effort to support Chester Zoo's #SaveOurZoo campaign.
Iceland Foods tweeted to raise awareness of the zoo's plight yesterday, writing;
"SAVE THE ZOO @chesterzoo has over 35,000 threatened and critically endangered animals but may have to close its doors for good as the government has ordered them to stay closed indefinitely."
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Within the tweet, Iceland revealed that they had adopted all of Chester Zoo's Humboldt Penguins, in a bid to help the cause.
Chester Zoo launched its #SaveOurZoo campaign last week, stating that it had “tried to stay positive during this pandemic” and wanted to “be a beacon of hope”. Unfortunately, the crisis has left the zoo fighting for its survival.
In a separate tweet, Iceland Foods wrote, "We've joined the fight to save @chesterzoo and have adopted the penguins The zoo has over 35,000 threatened and critically endangered animals but may have to close its doors for good due to COVID-19 law."
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Managing Director of Iceland Foods, Richard Walker said of the supermarket chain's decision to join the fight to save Chester Zoo;
“We were all saddened to hear of Chester Zoo’s recent struggles- it’s the heart of the local community in Chester and a much loved family favourite.
“I remember visiting the zoo as a child and my own kids love going there.
“We’re proud to be able to lend them our support both through the adoption of the Humboldt penguins on behalf of our colleagues, and by lobbying in support of zoos being allowed to reopen soon.
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“The conservation work undertaken by the Zoo is vital and along with the park itself reopening it is incredibly important that this amazing work is able to continue.”
You can find out more about Chester Zoo's #SaveOurZoo campaign, including information on how to support them, on their website.