P-05-978 Allow Zoos and Wildlife attractions to reopen with social distancing in place throughout Wales

P-05-978 Allow Zoos and Wildlife attractions to reopen with social distancing in place throughout Wales

Completed petition

 

 

P-05-978 Allow Zoos and Wildlife attractions to reopen with social distancing in place throughout Wales

 

This petition was submitted by Susan Stuart having collected a total of 248 signatures.

 

Text of Petition:                     

It is essential that zoos and wildlife attractions with their acres of land and wide open spaces are given immediate permission to reopen. With social distancing in place these facilities could be safer than other facilities, such as open air markets, already given permission to reopen.

 

Additional Information:

Zoos play a vital role in conservation, not only in Wales, but also around the world. Institutions spend millions annually funding conservation that helps to preserve the habitats and numbers of critically endangered animals.

 

This conservation has been put under threat by the continued closure of zoos, with many facing closure due to the lack of government support.

 

The cost of looking after animals doesn’t just disappear when visitors aren’t around and it is essential they be allowed to reopen immediately.

 

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Senedd Constituency and Region

  • Llanelli
  • Mid and West Wales

Status

This petition was considered completed by the Petitions Committee at its meeting on 17.07.20.

The Committee noted that the aims of the petition have now been achieved, in light of the fact that outdoor visitor attractions, including zoos, are now able to reopen. The Committee agreed to close the petition and thank the petitioner.

Full details of the consideration of this petitions by the committee and related documents can be seen on the Meetings tab above.

It was first considered by the Petitions Committee on 17.07.20.

Further information

 

 

Business type: Petition

Reason considered: Senedd Business;

Status: Complete

First published: 02/07/2020

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