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Ban the captivity of animals in zoos
Closed
38 signatures
What the petition asks
I would like the Government to ban zoos. I believe that the captivity of animals is harmful, and that it is better to leave them in the natural habitats in the wild, whilst working harder to find more reasonable ways of maintaining these habitats.
I think the way animals are kept in cages or enclosures in zoos within the UK and the rest of the world is inhumane and unnecessary. The natural habitat for animals is in the wild where they have the freedom to roam around and pick up the skills needed to survive on their own. We should focus more on sustaining their habitats.
Timeline
| 21 Sep 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 21 Mar 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
38
Status
Closed
Opened
21 Sep 2023
Closed
21 Mar 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.