This petition was submitted during the 2019-2024 parliament
Rejected petition Re open zoos and wildlife parks
Re open them after the Covid19 lockdown. They are important in conversing animals.
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The parks can open safely and would provide a safe and welcome resource for families to enjoy after so much time in lockdown.
The parks and zoos conserve animals without revenue they will fail and the animals may need to be put down this is awful
We need to preserve nature and during lockdown people are even more aware of how precious wild life is. We as human needs to help animals who have not created this situation.
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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
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