In order to secure a licence, you must meet the following conditions:
The local authority is required to authorise a vet to inspect the premises and must consider their inspection report when deciding whether to issue a licence.
You need a licence to keep some animals that are listed under the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976.
The full list of animals you need a licence for is available.
This licence does not apply to animals kept in a zoo, circus, pet shop or places registered to perform experiments.
In order to secure a licence, you must meet the following conditions:
The local authority is required to authorise a vet to inspect the premises and must consider their inspection report when deciding whether to issue a licence.
To apply for or renew a dangerous wild animal licence, please fill in the online form below and pay by credit or debit card. We will refund the Part B fee in the event of not being able to grant the licence. You will be emailed a copy of the form.
A two-year Dangerous Wild Animals Licence costs £238.00+Vet Fee.
Apply for a dangerous wild animal licence
You will not be given a licence if you have been found guilty of offences under the following:
We may authorise an inspection of the premises and the animal in them. This is called power of entry. The penalty for wilfully obstructing or delaying an authorised officer is a maximum fine of £5,000.