Now is the time to start rebuilding a world without cages

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Hello John,

Zoos in England can open from tomorrow (15th June) - but should we just continue to keep animals in captivity as before? With no end in sight? ([link removed])

Now, as we exit lockdown, we should take this chance to reassess the real value of zoos (or lack of as we see it), and most importantly put the needs of the animals first, who are held in zoos cages and tanks, never to be free.

Please read and share our blog: It's time to phase out, not reopen, zoos. ([link removed])

Best wishes,
Sam
Campaigns Director
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** It's time to phase out, not reopen, zoos
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Dear John,

In our planned transition out of lockdown zoos have seemingly been made a priority by the Government, who have this week announced that zoos will be permitted to open to the public in England from 15th June. ([link removed])

It clear to us why this is happening. To provide a source of entertainment to the public who are desperate for something new to do and somewhere new to visit. And to enable zoos who have struggled during lockdown, to raise funds.

But we believe, as I am sure you do too, that the answer is not to bail out zoos and keep them going no matter what, but to take this chance now, to make a real commitment to animal welfare and ethics in our new future as a society.

Read more here:
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This is happening just weeks after we exposed numerous zoos for operating unlawfully ([link removed]) , putting the lives of the animals they hold captive at further risk.

This is just one of the many reasons why our charity has long called for an end to zoos, aquariums and other industries keeping animals captive. And the creation of a new relationship with animals and the true conservation of their species in the wild, which puts their lives and their rights above the 'need' to entertain humans.

It's time to phase out, not reopen, zoos.
LET'S PHASE OUT ZOOS ([link removed])

Closing down all zoos might feel like an impossible task, but I know that if we work together, that it IS possible. Just over 60 years ago there were hundreds of animals in circuses and circuses were seen as normal as zoos are today. But now they are banned thanks to the efforts of animal advocates like you.

Public perceptions can and will change, and we hope that the experience of lockdown has made us more sympathetic to the experience of animals in captivity.

It may take a long time to reach that end but we can take progressive steps now, to phase out zoos.

Please will you help me spread this message by sharing my blog? You can use the share icons on the bottom of the blog page! ([link removed])

Thank you for all you do for animals.

Sam Threadgill
Director
P.S. It's time to phase out, not reopen, zoos. This outdated industry holds animals against their will and has no place in a modern, more compassionate society, post coronavirus. Please help me to spread this message by sharing my blog. Thank you! ([link removed])

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