6-year-old Castro Valley-native, Andy Soulard was heartbroken to hear that the Oakland Zoo may need to shut down permanently.
Her love for animals sparked a month-long mission to raise money to save one of her favorite places.
She started off the fundraiser by donating the $5 she received from the Tooth Fairy, after that the donations came pouring in.
For donations over $25, Andy would send a handmade bracelet to the contributor.
Today, Andy has sent out over 800 bracelets and amassed over $200K.
After struggling financially due to closure amidst the coronavirus pandemic, the Oakland Zoo has now reopened.
