Submitted on Friday 12th June 2020
Rejected on Friday 10th July 2020
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: irrelevant (see below for details)
Petition Nicola Sturgeon & Scottish Government to open Scottish Zoos immediately
Zoos are vital to conservation of our wildlife, with extensive rehoming & breeding programmes for endangered animals. The government have suggested they may be able to reopen from 15th July which risks them losing more vital funding for the animals. They should be allowed to open immediately.
With businesses such as clothing retailers being allowed to reopen now, garden centres opened up & pubs & restaurants being discussed with outdoor spaces, it makes no sense to keep our Zoos closed. They are predominantly outdoor spaces who can easily adhere to social distancing rules. The government are prioritising human needs before animal welfare & conservation & need to address this immediately. We need our zoos & they need us.
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The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
We can't accept your petition because the UK Government aren't responsible for the issue you raise. This is a matter for the Scottish Government.
Since you started your petition, zoos in Scotland have been allowed to reopen.
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