Submitted on Tuesday 9th June 2020
Rejected on Friday 10th July 2020
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: already-happening (see below for details)
Allow Zoos to re-open in July
Zoos are running out of money. Some are having to choose which animals will die as they can’t afford to feed them all. Zoos can easily enforce social distancing as they are mostly outdoors. Open them please.
As we face the sixth mass-extinction, zoos play an important role in species preservation. They cannot afford to feed their animals without funding. Please allow them to re-open with suitable guidelines.
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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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