Zoo Licensing Act 1981 - Zoo Licensing - Craven District Council

Zoo Licensing

Zoo Licensing Act 1981

Any premises where animals not normally domesticated in Great Britain are kept, which are open to the public for more that 7 days in a 12 month period, require a zoo licence.
Zoo licensing procedures involve Secretary of State nominated inspectors, and further guidance should be sought from this department.

What is a Zoo?
A zoo is a place where wild animals are kept and the public can visit for more than 7 days in a 12 month period. Wild animals are those that are not normally domesticated in Great Britain. It would include animals that have come from abroad and animals/birds/reptiles that are wild in this country.

What do I do if I want to run a Zoo?

Check out the guidance note link.

Contact Details

Contact name:	Food & Workplace Safety Team
Telephone Number:	01756 706380
Email:	environmentalhealth@cravendc.gov.uk


Fax:	01756 706417

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