Confusion surrounds source of funds for electrical works on hot tub and sauna at Dublin Zoo

Dublin Zoo has refused to comment on who funded the electrical installation of a hot tub and sauna at the on-site home of its director during the pandemic at a time when the zoo was running Save Dublin Zoo campaign for funds to keep animals fed.   File photo: Sam Boal/Rollingnews.ie

Dublin Zoo has refused to comment on who funded the electrical installation of a hot tub and sauna at the on-site home of its director during the pandemic.    

While the charity has stated that the luxury items themselves were paid for privately during 2021 by Christoph Schwitzer—who is a tenant at the zoo for the duration of his employment—there has been no clarification on who funded their installation and connection.