Keeping dangerous animals

You must have a licence if you want to keep some animals that are classed as dangerous wild animals. See a list of dangerous wild animals (opens new window).

Apply for a licence to keep dangerous wild animals

A licence currently costs £365.00 and can be paid via our online payment system (select Other Payments > Environmental Health - Licenses > Dangerous Wild Animals Licence). Alternatively, you can print off and return a paper copy to us.

We will visit you with a vet to make sure you have taken measures to ensure:

• the welfare of the animal
• the animal poses no danger to the public

A licence lasts for two years. Make sure you renew your licence before the expiry date.

Contact the Environmental Health team for more details.