Re-open the Zoo's to the public after covid 19 to save the animals.

Rejected 19 signatures

What the petition asks

The government will not let zoos reopen indefinitely. They are all running out of money because paying customers aren't allowed in. The animals still need food and Chester zoo is now in desperate need of help. So shockingly sad!

We are the humans that domesticated animals and decided to bring them into a Zoo we now have to protect them!

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 19

Status Rejected

Rejected 10 Jul 2020

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