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How to operate a zoo, including understanding licences and inspections.
Zoos or zoo inspectors should use these forms when carrying out inspections.
How local authorities must regulate, inspect and license zoos and circuses in their areas.
The minimum standards that zoos are expected to meet.
This guidance document has been published to help local authorities carry out their duties.
Form to apply for approval to feed category 1 animal by-products (ABPs) to zoo animals.
New Zoo Standards will enhance welfare and protections for animals in Great Britain’s zoos and aquariums.
Use this form to submit samples to test for Mycobacterium bovis antibodies using the DPP Vet TB lateral flow test.
Environment Agency regulatory position on when you can store and spread zoo manure to benefit land.
The carnivores you can feed, when your site must be registered, authorised, or recognised, and the animal by-products you can use.
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