Exotic animals ‘may have to be put down’ after business devastated by pandemic

Several of the animals are classed as endangered species, putting them at greater risk if Amanda Richardson is unable to find the money for rent and feed costs.

Kenny-Lee Richardson with Melody the racoon, and three-year-old Skylar Richardson with Derek the snake. Picture: Amanda Richardson/PA

The owner of a UK company that provides exotic animals for parties has said she may be forced to have some of them put down after coronavirus devastated her business.

Amanda Richardson, who runs The Party Animals with her husband, Lee, said she has been forced to live on her son’s disability payments.