This petition was submitted during the 2019-2024 parliament
Rejected petition Re-open the Zoo's to the public after covid 19 to save the animals.
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!
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We are the humans that domesticated animals and decided to bring them into a Zoo we now have to protect them!
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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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