Submitted on Sunday 31st May 2020
Rejected on Tuesday 9th June 2020
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Allow Zoos and Animal Sanctuaries to re-open alongside non-essential retail
There is no reason that i see, why an almost entirely outdoor attraction such as a zoo or animal sanctuary should be forced to remain closed, while indoor retail is allowed to open. A crowded high street will be much harder to maintain social distancing in than a visit to the zoo.
Zoos offer the chance to see and learn about a wide range of amazing creatures, understand more about their habitats and learn how to lower their extinction risk.
If these places cannot get income from visitors, the animals have no chance. Zoos can't just stop working. You can't turn the lights off and hope the animals will be OK.
Admissions can be limited, social distancing can be enforced & a vital industry can survive. Help us help the animals we care for. They need to get through this too
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Allow Zoos and Wildlife attractions to reopen with social distancing in place: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/323881
Provide financial help to zoos, aquariums, & rescue centres during the pandemic: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/308733
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