Keeping or training animals for exhibition
Keeping or training animals for exhibition – this includes businesses exhibiting animals for educational or entertainment purposes (This replaces the performing animals registration). For example, mobile petting zoo’s, petting farms, bird of prey displays, animal encounter companies and anyone keeping or training animals for exhibition before an audience will require a licence.
Do I need a licence?
All keeping or training animals for exhibition activities need a licence if they’re carried out as a commercial business.
What do I need to apply?
Checklist
- Complete application form
- Pay relevant fee
How do I apply?
Please send completed application forms to licensing@doncaster.gov.uk and a member of the licensing team will contact you with payment options
How much does it cost?
£553.00 (3 Year Licence)
Other fee's and charges:
Minor Amendment of Licence: £54.00 hourly rate (minimum of 1 hour)
Major Amendment of Licence: £54.00 hourly rate (minimum of 2 hours)
Request for Re Rating: £54.00 hourly rate (minimum of 2 hours)
How long does the process take?
Following a successful inspection, we will aim to issue your licence within 28 days.
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- Application for keeping or training animals for exhibition
- Download (136KB - DOC)
Additional Information
How long does the licence last?
All licences are for 3 years. There are no risk assessments applied for these activities
Do I need planning permission?
Please visit the link below to enquire:
Check if you need planning permission? - City of Doncaster Council
You can check Licences here
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