coronavirus pandemic has left them with no other option than to put 45 jobs at risk. Zoos were forced to remain closed for three months during the lockdown, resulting in a £5m hole in Chester Zoo's finances.The charity zoo took drastic measures in an attempt to help it stay afloat, including using the Goverment's job retention scheme, freezing external recruitment, slashing department budgets and halting development projects.
It also put out a plea to the public to support its fundraising campaign which brought in more than £2m from 100,000 supporters in a matter of days.
But bosses say 'it is with a heavy heart' that they must further streamline the charity and cut jobs.Thirty six staff members have opted for voluntary redundancy but the.
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