Submitted on Tuesday 9th June 2020
Rejected on Friday 10th July 2020
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: already-happening (see below for details)
Open zoos, safari parks and aquariums with social distancing urgently
Animals lives matter too and the Hunan race need to conserve the lives of animals facing extinction. The public need to enjoy seeing these beautiful animals after lockdown and we can’t travel.
We want priority given to zoos safari parks and aquariums to open at the same time as retail centres and outlet villages.
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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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