The Zoo Licensing Act aims to ensure that, where animals are kept in caged surroundings, they are provided with a suitable environment to provide an opportunity to express most normal behaviour. Zoos must comply with both the provisions of the act, and with the requirements set out in the Secretary of State's standards of modern zoo practice.
What is a zoo?
A zoo is defined in the act as being 'an establishment where wild animals are kept for exhibition to which members of the public have access, with or without charge for admission, on more than seven days in any period of 12 consecutive months'.
For details of fees and how to apply
Please contact Licensing Services or apply online
The link below takes you to an external website which processes these applications on behalf of St Edmundsbury Borough Council:
Will tacit authorisation apply?
No. It is in the public interest that we process your application before it can be granted. If you have not heard from us within a reasonable period, please contact us.
What if my application is refused?
You may appeal to the local Magistrates' court.
Contact details
Licensing Services
St Edmundsbury Borough Council
West Suffolk House
Western Way
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk IP33 3YU
Phone: 01284 757103
Email: licensing@stedsbc.gov.uk
