Zoos and other displays of animals
Zoos can range from the traditional type of zoo and safari park
to small specialist collections such as butterfly houses and
aquaria.
To run a zoo in the Carlisle area, you need a licence from
us.
The licence may be subject to fees, and conditions to ensure the
proper conduct of the zoo.
At least two months before making an application for a
licence, you must give notice in writing to the Licensing Team
of your intention to make the application. The notice must
identify:
- the zoo's location
- the types of animals, approximate number of each
- the arrangements for their accommodation, maintenance and
wellbeing
- the approximate number of staff to be employed in the zoo
- the approximate number of visitors and motor vehicles for which
accommodation is to be provided
- the approximate number and position of access to be provided to
the premises
- how required conservation measures will be implemented at the
zoo
At least two months before making the application, you must
also publish notice of that intention in one local newspaper and
one national newspaper and exhibit a copy of that notice. The
notice must identify the location of the zoo and state that the
application notice to the local authority is available to be
inspected at the local authority offices.