The Melaka Zoo needs about RM600,000 a month to cover animal care and operational expenses following its temporary closure during the Movement Control Order (PKP) due to risk of COVID-19 transmission.

Hang Tuah Jaya Municipal Council (MPHTJ) president Datuk Shadan Othman said of the total, RM250,000 is needed to buy food for 550 animals representing 250 species being housed at the zoo.