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Re open zoos and wildlife parks

Submitted on Monday 8th June 2020

Rejected on Friday 10th July 2020

Current status: Rejected

Rejection code: already-happening (see below for details)

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Re open zoos and wildlife parks

Petition Details

Re open them after the Covid19 lockdown. They are important in conversing animals.

Additional Information

The parks can open safely and would provide a safe and welcome resource for families to enjoy after so much time in lockdown.

The parks and zoos conserve animals without revenue they will fail and the animals may need to be put down this is awful

We need to preserve nature and during lockdown people are even more aware of how precious wild life is. We as human needs to help animals who have not created this situation.


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This petition was rejected

The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:

On 10 June the Prime Minister announced that zoos would be able to reopen from 15 June: www.gov.uk/government/speeches/pm-statement-at-the-coronavirus-press-conference-10-june-2020

The Government's list of businesses that are allowed to open now states that outdoor areas of, zoos, safari parks, wildlife centres and other animal attractions are all allowed to open: www.gov.uk/government/publications/further-businesses-and-premises-to-close/further-businesses-and-premises-to-close-guidance

Since you started your petition the Government has also announced £100 million rescue package for England’s zoos and aquariums: www.gov.uk/government/news/100-million-rescue-package-for-englands-zoos-and-aquariums

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