Zoos

The Zoo Licensing Act 1981 applies to any premises, other than a Circus or Pet Shop, where wild animals are kept for public exhibition on more than seven days in any consecutive twelve months. The Act requires the inspection and licensing of all zoos within the district of Shepway. The Act aims to ensure that, where animals are kept in enclosures, they are provided with a suitable environment to provide an opportunity to express most normal behaviour.

Further information concerning zoo licensing matters can be found on the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs web site http://www.defra.gov.uk/

Forms to Download 

Zoo Application Form

Contact Details:

Licensing Team  Environmental Services
Environment and Planning
Shepway District Council
Civic Centre
Castle Hill Avenue
Folkestone, CT20 2QY

01303 853526/853407

01303 853294

 licensing @ shepway.gov.uk