Licence - Zoo
Zoos are regulated by the Council under the Zoo
Licensing Act 1981.
The licensing of zoos is a specialist field and the
regulations are complex. If you are thinking of setting up a zoo,
it is recommended that you contact a specialist officer first for
advice and guidance on the details above.
The local authority cannot consider an application unless at
least two months notice of the application has been given, plus
publication of details in a local and national newspaper, and a
notice placed at the site.
The authority must consult the police, fire authority,
governing body of any national institute concerned with zoos,
adjoining authority if the zoo overlaps the area of that authority
and any person wishing to object on grounds of alleged injurious
effect on the health or safety of persons living in the area.
The authority must arrange an inspection by a consultant
inspector from the list of suitable inspectors nominated by the
Secretary of State.
If you wish to make an application for a Zoo Licence
please click on the links below to download the relevant
application form and conditions:-
There is an application fee payable at time an
application is made, currently the fee is £353.00 plus
veterinary fees.
Zoo Conditions (PDF, 73 Kb)
Completed Forms
Completed application forms for a Zoo Licence together with
the relevant documents and fee should be returned either in person
or by post to the Licensing Group.
Current Zoo Applications
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 4UQ