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UK Supermarket Iceland Adopts All Zoo’s Penguins To Save The Venue Which Has 500
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UK Supermarket Iceland Adopts All Zoo’s Penguins To Save The Venue Which Has 500

Iceland Supermarket Adopts All The Penguins In Fight To Save Chester ZooIceland Adopts Chester Zoo’s Penguins To Raise Funds And Save The Struggling VenueIceland Adopts Chester Zoo’s Endangered Humboldt Penguins In A Bid To Save It From ClosingUK Supermarket Iceland Adopts All Zoo's Penguins To Save The Venue Which Has 500UK's 'Iceland' Supermarket Adopts A Bunch Of Penguins To Help The Struggling Chester Zoo'Iceland' Supermarket Adopts Chester Zoo’s Humboldt Penguins To Help Save It From ClosingUK Supermarket Iceland Adopts All Zoo's Penguins To Save The Venue Which Has 500UK Supermarket Iceland Adopts All Zoo's Penguins To Save The Venue Which Has 500UK Supermarket Iceland Adopts All Zoo's Penguins To Save The Venue Which Has 500UK Supermarket Iceland Adopts All Zoo's Penguins To Save The Venue Which Has 500
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Many venues are experiencing extremely difficult times during the coronavirus lockdown as governments are being hesitant about letting people get back completely back to normal.

UK’s biggest charity zoo, Chester Zoo, has recently announced it is not only struggling, but is on the edge of closing. The supermarket chain Iceland has done its part in helping the zoo in the most “Icelandic” way possible—by adopting all of its Humboldt penguins.

The zoo then started a #SaveOurZoo campaign in hopes of getting back of track with people’s help. It managed to raise funds over a couple of days, but is still in need of donations. You can help by donating here.

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    Like many zoos all over the world, Chester Zoo in the UK has been struggling to make ends meet during the coronavirus pandemic

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    The supermarket Iceland jumped in to help in the most “Icelandic” way possible

    Image credits: Chester Zoo

    It adopted all the Chester Zoo’s Humboldt penguins

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    This is the part of #SaveOurZoo campaign that was started in pursuit of saving the zoo from closing permanently

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    The Chester Zoo recently started the campaign, saying “We wanted to remain a beacon of hope. We really tried”

    Image credits: Chester Zoo

    However, it was left fighting for its future as the government has ordered that it may have to stay closed indefinitely

    Image credits: Chester Zoo

    The supermarket announced it in a Tweet that read “We’ve joined the fight to save @chesterzoo and have adopted the penguins”

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    Image credits: Iceland

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    The zoo has approximately 500 species that are considered endangered, the recently adopted Humboldt penguins included

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    The zoo’s penguins have also recently hatched a new bunch of chicks

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    All the baby penguins have been named after NHS hospitals to pay respect to the frontline workers fighting the coronavirus

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    Iceland’s managing director Richard Walker shared fond memories of visiting the zoo with his kids upon the occasion

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    “I remember visiting the zoo as a child and my own kids love going there,” he said

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    “We were all saddened to hear of Chester Zoo’s recent struggles—it’s the heart of the local community in Chester and a much-loved family favorite”

    Image credits: Chester Zoo

    You can do your part and donate towards the Chester Zoo on its Just Giving page

    Image credits: Chester Zoo

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    N G
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    FYI - Iceland is the largest super market chain in the UK that sells only frozen food. Yes, i know it's also a country but this Iceland has ready made white cupboards for penguins

    SoozeeQ
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thanks NG for the explanation tor those of us who are not UK residents.

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    jevais
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ask the stars of, football, tennis, golf, actors, singers, politicians, well those who are paid millions per year to donate.

    jevais
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For heaven's sake why doesn't your queen who is one the wealthiest woman in the world donate several millions pounds to save the zoos of your country. All these royals are rich, they should share their wealth. Cutting ribbons etc doesn't bring food on the plate.

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    N G
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    FYI - Iceland is the largest super market chain in the UK that sells only frozen food. Yes, i know it's also a country but this Iceland has ready made white cupboards for penguins

    SoozeeQ
    Community Member
    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thanks NG for the explanation tor those of us who are not UK residents.

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    jevais
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ask the stars of, football, tennis, golf, actors, singers, politicians, well those who are paid millions per year to donate.

    jevais
    Community Member
    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For heaven's sake why doesn't your queen who is one the wealthiest woman in the world donate several millions pounds to save the zoos of your country. All these royals are rich, they should share their wealth. Cutting ribbons etc doesn't bring food on the plate.

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