If you intend to purchase a dangerous wild animal to keep at home, you should first obtain a licence to do so, issued under provisions of the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976, and renewable annually.

The premises and accommodation must satisfy basic standards for the health, welfare and safety of the animals that you intend to keep.  We will arrange a veterinary surgeon's inspection to ensure that the accommodation is suitable.

The licence will be issued subject to compliance with licence conditions and payment of the licence fee.

You must complete and return the application form and send it to us, together with a copy of your Public Liability Insurance Policy and the fee (see list of fees) to the Town Hall, The Parade, Epsom, KT18 5BY.  You will also be required to pay the costs incurred by the veterinary surgeon's inspection and will be invoiced for this separately.

Download Dangerous Wild Animal Application Form (PDF format)

Download List of Dangerous Wild Animals (PDF format)

List of the Fees and Charges

Telephone us on 01372 732000,
email contactus@epsom-ewell.gov.uk

For more information on Dangerous Wild Animals, and to see a list of animals classed as Dangerous Wild Animal on the DEFRA website