Licence and permit applications - Zoo and performing animals licence

Licence type

Application
Who should apply?

Anyone who keeps wild animals for exhibition to the public.
You’ll need a zoo licence if you’ll be displaying wild animals to the public for at least 7 days a year, in any place that’s not a circus or pet shop.
Cost

4 year licence - £800 (inspection costs to be borne by applicant)
4 year licence - £465 (small zoo)

Significant alteration of a Zoo Licence (per hour) - £95
Transfer of a Zoo licence - £95

Performing animals - £125
Additional costs

Zoo inspector(s) nominated by Scottish Ministers. Veterinary inspection costs to be borne by applicant.
Timescales (usual)

A Zoo licence lasts for 4 years with a period inspection required mid-term.
Apply
Download application form - performing animals (PDF)
- environmentalhealth@midlothian.gov.uk
- 0131 271 3345
You must display an “Intimation of Application” for no less than 21 days and send back a 'Certificate of Compliance' to certify that this has been done.

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