#SaveDublinZoo fundraiser tops €1m after warning it may have to close permanently

Dublin Zoo has said this is the most challenging time in their 189-year history. Picture: Dublin Zoo

Dublin Zoo says it has now received pledges of support topping €1m, a sum it described as "mindblowing".

It comes after the very future of the zoo appeared under threat due to the ongoing impact of Covid-19 and associated restrictions.