Petition · past parliament
Reconsider the enforced and indefinite closure of zoos deemed 'Covid secure'
Rejected
10 signatures
What the petition asks
Many zoos are now deemed a 'Covid secure' environment for the general public and the government insists these remain closed.
This petition asks for a reconsideration in light of the fact that many public UK beaches, parks and other beauty spots are not 'Covid secure' but yet remain open.
This petition asks for a reconsideration in light of the fact that many public UK beaches, parks and other beauty spots are not 'Covid secure' but yet remain open.
Zoos are to remain closed for an indefinite period, despite being ‘Covid secure’, able to safely limit numbers and enforce social distancing rules.
Zoos are almost entirely dependent on income generated from visitors. Prolonged closure risks losing these zoos, and their vital conservation work, forever.
There are also double standards. The government has determined that many public UK beaches, parks and other beauty spots not deemed 'Covid secure' can open, as can non-essential shops.
Zoos are almost entirely dependent on income generated from visitors. Prolonged closure risks losing these zoos, and their vital conservation work, forever.
There are also double standards. The government has determined that many public UK beaches, parks and other beauty spots not deemed 'Covid secure' can open, as can non-essential shops.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
You may wish to sign some of these petitions:
Allow Zoos and Wildlife attractions to reopen with social distancing in place: Allow Zoos and Wildlife attractions to reopen with social distancing in place
Provide financial help to zoos, aquariums, & rescue centres during the pandemic: Provide financial help to zoos, aquariums, & rescue centres during the pandemic.
You can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:
www.gov.uk/coronavirus
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
The Government has also created an online service to help you find out what you can do if you’re struggling because of coronavirus: https://www.gov.uk/find-coronavirus-support
You can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips
You can read impartial analysis of the Government response to coronavirus and policy developments here: https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/coronavirus/
You may also be interested to know that because of the large number of petitions that have been started in relation to coronavirus, the Petitions Committee has been questioning the Government about its response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Find out more: https://committees.parliament.uk/work/192/the-governments-response-to-coronavirus/
Allow Zoos and Wildlife attractions to reopen with social distancing in place: Allow Zoos and Wildlife attractions to reopen with social distancing in place
Provide financial help to zoos, aquariums, & rescue centres during the pandemic: Provide financial help to zoos, aquariums, & rescue centres during the pandemic.
You can find out more about coronavirus and how you can protect yourself and others here:
www.gov.uk/coronavirus
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
The Government has also created an online service to help you find out what you can do if you’re struggling because of coronavirus: https://www.gov.uk/find-coronavirus-support
You can read NHS tips to help if you are worried about coronavirus here: https://www.nhs.uk/oneyou/every-mind-matters/coronavirus-covid-19-anxiety-tips
You can read impartial analysis of the Government response to coronavirus and policy developments here: https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/coronavirus/
You may also be interested to know that because of the large number of petitions that have been started in relation to coronavirus, the Petitions Committee has been questioning the Government about its response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Find out more: https://committees.parliament.uk/work/192/the-governments-response-to-coronavirus/
Timeline
| 6 Jun 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 9 Jun 2020 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
10
Status
Rejected
Rejected
9 Jun 2020
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.