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Animal licences
Animal boarding, breeders, pet sellers, animal welfare establishments, riding establishments, performing animals, dangerous wild animals and zoos.
Dangerous wild animals
The Act aims to protect the public and ensure that animals are properly cared for and the licence must be applied for before taking ownership of the animal. The Act does not apply to animals kept in zoos, circuses or pet shops.
Applicants must be over 18, must not be disqualified from keeping dangerous wild animals and must have current insurance that covers the applicant (and any others named on the licence) against liability for any damage caused by the animals.
How to apply
Officers from the Environmental Health team will inspect your premises to make sure that animals are being kept in suitable conditions. A veterinarian inspection my also be required and the cost of this will be payable by the applicant, in addition to the licence fee.
**Please note licence fees are non-refundable**
**Variations to a licence only cover a change to the licence holder's home address or day-to-day manager details**