Both Aquariums and Zoos have been hit particularly hard during the current lockdown measures introduced around the world and they face ongoing bills for feeding and caring for animals in their care. So the relief fund will go to more than one hundred zoos and aquariums in Australia and will help to replace some lost visitor revenue.
‘It’s absolutely crucial our iconic zoos and aquariums can still operate on the other side and play a major role in helping our tourism industry to recover from this.’ – Simon Birmingham, Australia’s Tourism Minister
