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You need a licence to keep certain kinds of wild or dangerous animals: contact your council for more information
Wild animals cannot be exhibited or used in a performance as part of a travelling circus in England.
Find out what you need to do to keep wild birds or animals legally and safely, including when you need a licence and how to get one.
Find out how to sell wild birds and animals legally and safely, and what licences you need to get.
What you need to do if you find, own or look after a listed invasive non-native (alien) animal in England and Wales.
Report a dead or injured animal such as a badger, fox or domestic pet found on the road
You must have a licence to keep a dangerous wild animal in Northern Ireland
Get a licence to possess and transport dead specimens of certain animals for scientific or educational purposes.
How to operate a zoo, including understanding licences and inspections.
This treaty was presented to Parliament in July 2024.
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