Open zoos, safari parks and aquariums with social distancing urgently

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

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.

Why it was rejected

The UK Government or Parliament was already taking the action it asked for.

On 10 June the Prime Minister announced that zoos would be able to reopen from 15 June: https://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: https://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: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/100-million-rescue-package-for-englands-zoos-and-aquariums

Timeline

9 Jun 2020	Petition opened for signatures
10 Jul 2020	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 10 Jul 2020

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