Submitted on Saturday 6th June 2020
Rejected on Tuesday 9th June 2020
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Reconsider the enforced and indefinite closure of zoos deemed 'Covid secure'
Many zoos are now deemed a 'Covid secure' environment for the general public and the government insists these remain closed.
This petition asks for a reconsideration in light of the fact that many public UK beaches, parks and other beauty spots are not 'Covid secure' but yet remain open.
Zoos are to remain closed for an indefinite period, despite being ‘Covid secure’, able to safely limit numbers and enforce social distancing rules.
Zoos are almost entirely dependent on income generated from visitors. Prolonged closure risks losing these zoos, and their vital conservation work, forever.
There are also double standards. The government has determined that many public UK beaches, parks and other beauty spots not deemed 'Covid secure' can open, as can non-essential shops.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
There's already a petition about this issue. We cannot accept a new petition when we already have one about a very similar issue.
You are more likely to get action on this issue if you sign and share a single petition.
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
You can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:
www.gov.uk/coronavirus
www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
The Government has also created an online service to help you find out what you can do if you’re struggling because of coronavirus: www.gov.uk/find-coronavirus-support
You can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips
You can read impartial analysis of the Government response to coronavirus and policy developments here: commonslibrary.parliament.uk/coronavirus/
You may also be interested to know that because of the large number of petitions that have been started in relation to coronavirus, the Petitions Committee has been questioning the Government about its response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Find out more: committees.parliament.uk/work/192/the-governments-response-to-coronavirus/
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