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<p>The Government announced a package of support for licensed zoo or aquariums in
England on May 4. These businesses can apply for a grant of up to £100,000. The amount
received will be based on animals’ needs and can be used to cover animal-care costs
such as:</p><ul><li>keepers’ wages</li><li>animal feed and bedding</li><li>veterinary
care and medicines</li><li>electricity and heating</li><li>waste removal</li></ul><p>
</p><p>Applications are being handled by The Department for Environment and Rural
Affairs (DEFRA). Further details are available here <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-apply-for-the-zoos-support-fund"
target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-apply-for-the-zoos-support-fund</a>.</p><p>
</p><p>However, before applying for a grant these businesses must try to reduce costs
or generate income in other ways, including applying for COVID-19 business support
schemes and commercial and philanthropic funding.</p><p> </p><p>The Business Support
website provides further information about how businesses can access the support that
has been made available, who is eligible, when the schemes open and how to apply -
<a href="https://www.businesssupport.gov.uk/coronavirus-business-support" target="_blank">https://www.businesssupport.gov.uk/coronavirus-business-support</a>.</p>
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