Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 43756

Aquariums and Zoos: Departmental Responsibilities

Tabled: 2 April 2025
Answered: 11 April 2025

Question

Blake Stephenson

Conservative — Mid Bedfordshire

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of her Department taking responsibility for (a) zoos and (b) aquariums.

Answer

Chris Bryant
The government acknowledges the significant impact that zoos and aquariums have on the Visitor Economy. Iconic and cultural attractions like Chester zoo, which was the third most visited paid attraction in England in 2023, draw in visitors from across the...
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