Licence to keep dangerous wild animals
If you intend to keep dangerous wild animals - other than in a zoo, circus, licenced pet shop or places registered under the Animals Scientific Procedures Act 1986) - you must apply to Hillingdon Council for a licence.
Fees
| Application type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Application for a licence | £102.50 (plus vet fee) |
| Application to change a licence | £66.50 |
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A licence comes into force on the day on which it is granted and shall remain in force for 2 years and then expire.
Applicants must be over 18 years of age and must not have been disqualified from keeping any dangerous wild animal or have a conviction under the Animal Welfare Act 2006.
Apply to keep dangerous wild animals
As part of our online process, you may be asked to upload documents, such as a public liability insurance. You will not be able to complete and submit the application form without this information.
Before a licence is issued, we will appoint a veterinary inspector to carry out an inspection. If and when possible, the council will look to appoint a person who is specialist in the animal or animals that is wishing to be licensed. An additional fee will apply.
We aim to process applications within 28 calendar days. What is tacit consent? does not apply. Read more about dangerous wild animals licence application process.