Submitted on Wednesday 3rd June 2020
Rejected on Tuesday 9th June 2020
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Reopen zoos ASAP as long as they have implemented social distancing measures.
In light of reduced cases of COVID-19, zoos should be allowed to open to provide them with revenue. When other outdoor areas are open and areas like parks and beaches where numbers are uncontrolled are open, it is illogical to keep zoos closed.
As the number of cases of COVID-19 has decreased and the UK is seeing more facilities open to the public, it is time to reopen zoos to allow them to raise money to care for their animals. Zoos are predominantly outdoor attractions and can implement social distancing and limit visitors. If people are allowed to go to parks, beaches, return to school and open car showrooms there is no logical reason that zoos cannot be allowed to reopen. Keeping them closed puts the animals there at risk.
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You may wish to sign some of these petitions:
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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