Prague Zoo raises nearly CZK 23 million to help Australia

Prague Zoo has raised nearly CZK 22.8 million crowns through a public donation fund to help in the relief efforts to Australia, which was ravaged by devastating bushfires last year, the zoo’s director Miroslav Bobek announced on Thursday.

Some CZK 20 million have already been sent to the country. The funds were used to help animals injured in the fires but also for projects aimed at protection of endangered animal species.

The collection was established in January and until now, more than 18,200 people have contributed.