No person may keep any dangerous wild animal (of a certain species) without first obtaining a licence from us.
Apply for a licence
Fill in the 
dangerous, exotic or wild animal licence application form
The application form must be sent to us with the £446 fee, including the initial Vet inspection fee of £192. This licence lasts 2 years. A Council authorised veterinary surgeon will carry out an inspection and we may then issue the licence in line with the Vet's report . A Vet inspection is carried out every 2 years.
The renewal licence fee is £253. This renewal licence lasts 2 years. Another Vet inspection will be carried out and we may then issue the renewal licence in line with the Vet's report. This Vet fee will be the actual cost of the previous years Vet inspection fee, plus inflation.
Guidance
Further guidance can be viewed on 
dangerous, exotic or wild animal conditions and guidance