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A zoo is classed as any establishment, other than a circus or pet shop, where animals are kept for public exhibition.  Initially licences are granted for four years and then are renewable every six years.

An annual inspection is undertaken by an Environmental Health Officer and the act also requires that at least twice during the term of the licence, an inspection must be carried out by an inspector appointed for that purpose by the Secretary of State.

Apply for this licence

You can apply and pay online using the Business Link website. If you do not already have an account with the Business Link website, you will have to register first.

Apply and pay for a zoo licence online

Alternatively, both the licence application and renewal application form are provided in the related documents section and should be printed, completed and returned to the address in the contact details section.

Licensing Section
South Derbyshire District Council
Civic Offices
Civic Way
Swadlincote
Derbyshire
DE11 0AH

Tel: 01283 595724
Fax: 01283 595855
Online: contact form
email: licensing2@south-derbys.gov.uk

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