Submitted on Tuesday 9th June 2020
Rejected on Friday 10th July 2020
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: already-happening (see below for details)
Allow Chester Zoo to re-open to help pay for the animal care costs.
Due to Covid 19, Chester Zoo has had to close. This has been an understandable measure up until now.
If you are to allow retail stores, which are indoors, to re-open then we need to allow Chester Zoo to re-open. The animals need vetinary care and food, this cannot be paid for without the public visiting the site. It is outdoors and they have already put measures in place to adhere to social distancing.
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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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