Calling all animal lovers, Zoo Negara needs your help!
During this Movement Control Order period, not only humans are affected, even the animals in our National Zoo need your help too!
Due to the lack of donation and ticket sales, Zoo Negara is forced to utilise its emergency fund to cover operating costs.
Photo via Facebook (Zoo Negara)
According to BERNAMA, Zoo Negara deputy president, Rosly @ Rahmat Ahmat Lana said that all the animals in the zoo are healthy and in good shape. “It is a big challenge for us to cover the zoo’s operating costs during this temporary closure as Zoo Negara relies on ticket sales, space rentals, corporate sponsorships and public donations for income,” he said.
He added that so far no organisation had come forward to contribute to the Zoo Negara’s fund which forced them to use their emergency fund to cover expenses during this MCO period.
The fund, set up by the Malaysian Zoological Society (MSZ), can only keep the national zoo afloat for three months.
The zoo has begun an adoption campaign for the care of their majestic creatures, putting out posters of their many animals that still require daily care, food, and medical attention. Through this campaign, the public can choose whether they want to make a one-off donation, or on a monthly basis, according to the packages available.
With a minimum of RM50 only, you can choose to adopt one of these majestic animals like Samba the lion, Choki the orangutan, Omi the ring-tailed lemur, Panjang the leopard and many more adorable animals!
Those who wish to donate can visit Zoo Negara: Adopt An Animal for further information.
Most of us are alone during this MCO, but we are alone together. Help out the people around you and the animals in the zoo, if you can!
By: Aishah Akashah Ahadiat
