Saigon zoo survives on supporters in pandemic

Visitors at the Saigon zoo in HCMC's District 1 on November 5, 2022. Photo by VnExpress/Quynh Tran

Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden in HCMC has received over VND26 billion ($1.13 million) from the city and supporters, saving it from suffering losses.

Under the Covid-19 impact, the zoo in downtown HCMC must shut down for over six months last year.

Without visitors amid strict lockdowns, the zoo reported VND45 billion of revenue last year, down 36 percent against 2020, and suffering loss of VND17 billion.

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