Dangerous wild animals

You need this licence if you are privately keeping a dangerous wild animal and you are not running a circus, pet shop or zoo.

Refer to the schedule within the legislation for the list of animals covered by this licence.

• you must be over 18 and be the keeper of the animal(s)
• you must have public liability insurance against injury or damage caused by the animal
• a vet must inspect the facilities and animal(s) before we decide on the licence
• we must be satisfied that keeping the animal does not pose a risk to public safety and cause nuisance
• you must take precautions to ensure adequate safe accommodation of the animal(s) and there are prevention measures to stop spread of disease
• suitable fire/emergency procedures must be in place