Apply for a licence to run a zoo

If you want to display wild animals to the public for at least 7 days a year, anywhere that’s not a circus or pet shop, you need a zoo licence.

You'll need to pay a non-refundable fee of £1,633.50 to apply.

You must tell us:

• where the zoo will be
• what kind of animals you’re going to keep and how many
• how you’ll house and care for the animals
• staff numbers and what they’ll be doing
• expected visitor and vehicle numbers
• zoo entrance and exit points and
• how you’ll meet the conservation conditions

You'll need to return your form and supporting documents to envhealth@canterbury.gov.uk. You can also email the team if you have any questions before applying.

To pay the application fee you can:

• call 01227 862 427 to make a phone payment
• send a cheque made payable to Canterbury City Council

Apply for a zoo licence

Licences are valid for a year.