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Troubled Chile zoo starts 'Sponsor an Animal' campaign to raise money

Largest private zoo impacted by Chile's prolonged COVID-19 quarantine measures

Last updated: June 16, 2021 | 15:26

Compiled by Nathaniel Lacsina, Senior Web Editor

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A Red Panda named 'Ichiha' walks inside its enclosure at the Buin Zoo in Santiago, Chile.

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A pedestrian is empty of visitors.

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The largest private zoo in Chile, experiencing a serious economic situation due to the closure of its doors as a result of the prolonged quarantine measures, has started a campaign coined, "Sponsor an Animal", to raise money to maintain the animals

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A poster with a message that reads in Spanish: 'I need a Sponsor' is displayed at the Buin Zoo in Santiago, Chile.

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Ring-tailed lemurs sit on the hood of a truck while snacking inside the Buin Zoo in Santiago, Chile.

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Giraffes, Pretoria, front, and Krugger, are seen in their enclosure at the Buin Zoo in Santiago, Chile.

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Alligator 'Juancho' sits idle inside his tank.

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Rhino 'Atanasio' walks next her mother 'Hannah.'

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A peacock is seen inside the Buin Zoo.

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Gazelles lock horns inside their enclosure.

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