The Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976 (Act) controls the keeping of certain wild animals.
You will need to apply for a licence if you have an exotic, dangerous or wild animal and you are not running a zoo, circus, pet shop or laboratory.
Find more information about a licence to keep a wild animal on GOV.UK.
Apply for a dangerous wild animals licence
To get a licence you must:
- be 18 years or over
- not be disqualified or convicted under the Act
- be the person who owns and possesses, or proposes to own and possess, the animal
Costs and fees
Visit the Cumberland Council fees and charges webpage.
Enclose a cheque for the relevant fee, made out to Allerdale Borough Council.
Application forms
To apply or renew your licence, you will need to complete and submit the application form.
We will not issue a licence until the conditions are met. These conditions will depend on the particular animal.
Send your application to:
The Environmental Health Department
Email: Environmental.Health@cumberland.gov.uk
Cumberland Council
Allerdale House
Workington
Cumbria
CA14 3YJ