Chester Zoo REOPENS!

One of the UK's most popular zoos, Chester Zoo, has confirmed it will reopen on the 15th of June.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced the reopening of all English zoos at his Downing Street press conference on Wednesday, June 10, following a week-long campaign that saw Chester Zoo fighting for its survival.

A public campaign to save the zoo saw more than £3m raised through donations, after staff at the attraction were scared that they would have to close for good when the government ordered them to remain closed.

Chester Zoo boss, Jamie Christon, said: "A week ago we were in despair, not knowing when we would reopen, or if we could even survive if our gates had to remain closed for much longer. But the support of our global community has completely humbled us. It’s wonderful that, together, we have been heard. We’ll be forever grateful to those who lent us their voice in our moment of need. To them we say thank you, from the very bottom of our hearts. We are also incredibly thankful to the government for taking this step, for us, and for conservation of threatened species."

Questions:

1. What is the name of the UK Prime Minister?

2. What did the UK Prime Minister announce?

3. When did he make the announcement?

4. What is the name of the popular zoo in the UK?

5. How much money had the public raised to save the zoo?

6. Why did the zoos have to close?

7. What are the problems with closing the zoos?

8. Was Jamie Christon happy that the zoos are reopening?