Dangerous, exotic or wild animals

If you keep a dangerous wild animal at home you will need a licence. This is under the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976.

You should read the full legislation before you apply to us for your licence. You can find the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976 on the government's legislation website:

• website: Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976 - Legislation.gov.uk

Apply for a licence

You will need to contact us to get an application form.

When completed you'll need to return it to us with a copy of your Public Liability Insurance. You will also need to make sure you have paid for your licence.

Completed applications should be sent to the email address or postal address in the contact details section of this page.

How much does it cost?

This licence costs £945. It is the same cost whether it is a new licence or a renewal.

You can pay by debit or credit card through our online system.

Pay for a licence

If you need a copy of an existing licence this costs £5 and can be paid for through our online system.