The Council is responsible for licensing
zoos under the Zoo Licensing Act 1981. The granting of a zoo
licence is specialised and the government has specified standards
of modern zoo practice. Prior to licensing and during the term of
the licence, inspections of zoos are undertaken by a specialist vet
appointed by the Secretary of State.
A zoo is defined as "any establishment other
than a circus or pet shop, where wild animals are kept for public
exhibition on more than 7 days in any consecutive 12 months" The
Council currently has two licensed zoos.
For further information:
- Contact: Food, Health and
Safety Team, Mansion House, Penrith CA11 7YG
- Telephone: (01768) 212491
- Email:
env.health@eden.gov.uk
- Fax: (01768) 890732
