Zoos
A Zoo is defined in
the Zoo Licensing Act 1981 as any establishment where animals of wild species are exhibited to the public,
with or without any charge on seven or more days in a twelve month period. Circuses and pet shops
are exempt.
There is an application fee and additional costs from the DEFRA veterinary inspections
and advertising fees. Planning and building control approval may be required.
An application
form is available from the Environmental Health Section.
Please call Environmental Health at North Dorset District Council (01258) 484381 or e-mail us for more details of this service. |
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