Dangerous Wild Animal Licence

Anyone who wishes to keep a dangerous wild animal requires a licence from their Local Authority under the terms of the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976.

A comprehensive list of species which require a licence is available from the |DEFRA website.

Environmental Health & Licensing, in conjunction with a consultant veterinary surgeon, will inspect any premises before granting a licence to ensure all the conditions which are imposed on the licence can be met.

Once a licence has been granted and the appropriate fee paid, annual inspections will be performed prior to renewal of the licence.

Note: The Dangerous Wild Animals Act does not apply to any dangerous wild animal kept in a zoo or circus as these premises are registered under their own specific legislation.

Licensed Premises in Elmbridge

• There are no dangerous wild animals currently registered within the Borough of Elmbridge. If you know otherwise, please contact |Environmental Health & Licensing.

How to apply for or renew a licence (Note: this is a 2-year licence)

Note: For your convenience, you can either apply and pay online or download , complete and return by post.

• |Dangerous wild animal application form - apply online and remember to scan any documents you wish to attach prior to completing this form e.g. insurance certificates
• |Dangerous wild animal application form - download, print, complete and return
• |Guidance notes for dangerous wild animal licence
• |Fees and how to pay
• |DEFRA list of animals deemed dangerous under the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976
• If you have a complaint regarding any animal premises within the borough of Elmbridge |complete and return our online form.