How to apply

Once granted, a zoo licence will run for four years. You will then need to apply to renew your licence no later than six months before it expires.  

On renewal your licence will last for six years.

You can apply to renew your licence online. 

Licence Applications 

What you will need

You will need to provide us with information about the business such as your operating procedures outlining how you meet and comply with each of the conditions of the licence.

The following documents should be attached to your application:

  • Completed Zoo1 Form (Pre-Inspection Audit)
  • Updated Map of proposed zoo
  • Updated Collection plan/ Inventory list
  • Mission Statement (if they have one)
  • Organisational chart for the zoo operations
  • Venomous species procedure including anti-venom provision
  • Emergency procedures
  • Record of emergency drills
  • Firearms procedure, storage and list of staff who are trained in the use of firearms (where required for Category 1 animals)
  • Education Programme
  • Conservation & Research Contributions

Payments

You will need to pay a fee to renew your zoo licence. Please make sure you are aware of how much this will cost.

You will also need to pay a vet's fee for inspecting the zoo.  We will ask you to pay this after the inspection has taken place.