Im writing this petition in hopes for better funding towards zoos across the UK.

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Funding for zoos is crucial to look after the animals WE put there. If we don't help soon zoos will get shut down and the animals that can't get rehomed will be slaughtered; this will lead to extinction for some animals. These animals rely on us to keep them safe, and currently we are failing them.

Only 34/300 zoos have been awarded funding so far, but at the end of February all funding will be non accessible. The fund scheme is also corrupt due to the fact that they have to be twelve weeks away from bankruptcy to receive any money from the fund; this is no good, by twelve weeks zoos are already closing down and rehoming the animals. Furthermore, Zoos are one of the top places to bring in money pre-pandemic, they are great tourist attractions. Its immensely important we prioritise zoos during these tough times, they're just as important as we are.

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 this petition calling for a similar action: Increase financial support for UK zoos this winter (September until Easter)

Timeline

13 Feb 2021	Petition opened for signatures
4 Mar 2021	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 4 Mar 2021

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