Petition · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Classify reindeer as domesticated farm animals and end Zoo Licensing requirement
Closed
2,992 signatures
What the petition asks
Reclassify reindeer as domesticated farm animals and remove the requirement for keepers to meet zoo-level geological enclosure standards. Establish fair, practical welfare regulations suited to reindeer kept by trained, responsible handlers.
Reindeer have been safely kept by trained handlers for decades, yet we feel outdated licensing rules impose unnecessary zoo-grade conditions not suited to farmed reindeer. We believe reclassification protects welfare, supports small businesses, and ensures practical, evidence-based regulation.
Timeline
| 16 Jan 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 16 Jul 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
2,992
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened
16 Jan 2026
Closed
16 Jul 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 30 Jul 2026.