Dangerous Wild Animals

Shepway District Council licences Dangerous Wild Animals to ensure that animals are kept in suitable accommodation, supplied with adequate food and drink, are adequately exercised, that precations are taken to prevent the spread of disease among animals and that steps are taken to protect animals in the event of a fire.

A licence is required for anybody wishing to keep a dangerous wild animal. The licence is a requirement of the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976.

The applicant must have Public Liability Insurance of £5,000,000. Original insurance documents are required with an application.

Fee

Dangerous Wild Animals - £162

Forms to Download

Dangerous Wild Animals Application Form

Dangerous Wild Animals Information

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