Exotic, Dangerous or Wild Animals
The keeping of certain species of wild
animals is controlled by the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976.
No person may keep any dangerous wild animal without first
obtaining a licence from their local authority.
The animals for which a licence is required before they may be
kept are listed in the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976
(Modification) Order 1984.
Licences to Keep Exotic, Dangerous or
Wild Animals
Applications for a licence must be made to the Local
Authority, and a licence may be issued providing the applicant is
not disqualified or has been convicted under the Dangerous Wild
Animals Act 1976.
There is an application fee payable at the time an application
is made. Currently this fee is £108.00 (plus vet fees)
If you wish to make an application for a Dangerous Wild
Animal Licence please click on the link below to download the
relevant application form:-
Application Form (PDF, 18 Kb)
The applicant will also be required to pay the cost of
inspections carried out by the Council's authorised Veterinary
Surgeon or Veterinary Practitioner.
Except in exceptional circumstances, the person making the
application must be the person who owns and possesses or proposes
to own and possess the animal to which the application
applies.
Where a licence is granted that licence and any subsequent
licence will expire on the 31st December of the year to which the
licence relates and must be renewed before that date if the licence
holder is to continue to keep the animal(s) named on the
licence.
Further Information
Copies of the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976 and other
legislation mentioned in this information sheet can be purchased
from Her Majesty's Stationery Office.
A copy of the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976 can be inspected
at the Council Offices where you may also obtain an application
form and further help or advice.
Completed Forms
Completed application forms for a Dangerous Wild Animal Licence
together with the relevant documents and fee should be returned
either in person or by post to the Licensing Group.
For further information please contact:
Contact Information
Phone: 0845 050 4434 Ext 7481 or 7438
(Fax: 01539 740300)
Post: Public Health & Licensing Group, Community Services
Directorate, South Lakeland House, Lowther Street, Kendal LA9
4UD