Staffordshire woman holds marathon fundraiser for Welsh Mountain Zoo
A Staffordshire resident is fundraising to secure the future of the Welsh Mountain Zoo.
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Eloise Barrasford has challenged herself to raise money for the National Zoo of Wales by taking 400,000 steps in 40 days.
The 24-year-old has beat her first target of £300 since the challenge started on the April 23, and has raised the target to £500 for the end date of June 1.
The Welsh Mountain Zoo launched an appeal as it is facing one of the worst crisis in its 57-year history amid its closure due to the Covid-19 emergency.
Despite reduced operating costs, the zoo still costs in excess of £118,000 per month to run – with animal feed, shelter and care continuing.
The Zoo provided Eloise with the opportunity to volunteer there while studying at Bangor University.
Eloise said: “I have such fond memories of my time at the Welsh Mountain Zoo.
"As soon as I heard they were having such a hard time I decided I needed to do something to help out as much as I could.”
To donate to the appeal visit the Virgin Money giving page or the Facebook page, 400,000 steps for the Welsh Mountain Zoo.