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Dangerous Wild Animals

A dangerous wild animal is one that falls within the list defined in section 7 of the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976.

It is an offence for anybody to keep a dangerous wild animal unless the local authority licenses him or her to do so.  Zoos are exempt from this provision as they are covered by different legislation.

An application to keep a dangerous wild animal must be made by the person who owns and possesses the animal.  Application must be made to the local authority where the animal will normally be kept, on the appropriate form and must be accompanied by the relevant fee. 

The local authority will require a vets inspection to be carried out before any application is granted.

The local authority cannot accept applications from any person who is under the age of 18 years or who is disqualified from keeping any dangerous wild animal.

Contact the Licensing Section

E-mail: licensing@dover.gov.uk

Telephone: 01304 872295