Following the amendment of the Zoo Licensing Act 1981 giving force to the EC Zoos Directive in England, this Circular has been produced with the aim of dealing with the new measures that fall to the local authority in their role as the zoo licensing authority.
The following document, which has been put together by the Zoos Forum, provides answers to a number of frequently asked questions on zoo licensing.
The following document is intended to help local authorities, zoo inspectors and zoo operators in England comply with zoo licensing.
The attached flowcharts have been produced as guidance for local authorities in the zoo licensing process:
The attached template and guidance note has been produced to help local authorities in England prepare zoo licences:
Licensing act application forms – These informal guidance notes provide suggested formats for local authorities to use in administering the Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (as amended) for various types of application and notices required under that Act.
Section 16 of the Zoo Licensing Act 1981 gives local authorities powers to alter zoo licences, and to make directions to ensure compliance with licence conditions, to close licensed and unlicensed zoos, and to provide for the welfare of animals following a zoo closure. Further information is given in Government circular 02/2003. The suggested model directions below have been produced by the Zoos Forum to assist local authorities, who should also consider obtaining their own legal advice when making directions.
Local authority guidance and forms
Following the amendment of the Zoo Licensing Act 1981 giving force to the EC Zoos Directive in England, this Circular has been produced with the aim of dealing with the new measures that fall to the local authority in their role as the zoo licensing authority.
· Government circular 02/2003 (PDF 200 KB)
· Update to circular guidance – llama and alpaca (PDF 20 KB)
The following document, which has been put together by the Zoos Forum, provides answers to a number of frequently asked questions on zoo licensing.
· Zoo licensing questions and answers (PDF 900 KB)
The following document is intended to help local authorities, zoo inspectors and zoo operators in England comply with zoo licensing.
· Guidance on the Licensing and Inspection of Zoos in England under the Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (PDF 100 KB)
The attached flowcharts have been produced as guidance for local authorities in the zoo licensing process:
· Zoo Licensing Act Guidance Flow Charts (PDF 100 KB)
The attached template and guidance note has been produced to help local authorities in England prepare zoo licences:
· Zoo Licence Template and Guidance (Word 40 KB) and also in PDF format (PDF 140 KB).
Licensing act application forms – These informal guidance notes provide suggested formats for local authorities to use in administering the Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (as amended) for various types of application and notices required under that Act.
· Section 1 – Application form for a renewal of a zoo licence (existing zoos) (PDF 20 KB)
· Section 2 – Form for notice of intention to apply for a zoo licence (notice to the press) (PDF 15 KB)
· Section 3 – Form for notice of intention to apply for a zoo licence (notice to the local authority) (PDF 50 KB)
· Section 4 – Application form for a zoo licence (new zoos) (PDF 15 KB)
· Annex A – Mandatory conditions that must be attached to Zoo Licences (see section 1A of the Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (as amended) (PDF 15 KB)
· Annex B – Suggested model condition (PDF 25 KB)
· Annex C – Discretionary conditions commonly attached to licences (PDF 15 KB)
· Feedback form on Zoo Inspectorate performance
Section 16 of the Zoo Licensing Act 1981 gives local authorities powers to alter zoo licences, and to make directions to ensure compliance with licence conditions, to close licensed and unlicensed zoos, and to provide for the welfare of animals following a zoo closure. Further information is given in Government circular 02/2003. The suggested model directions below have been produced by the Zoos Forum to assist local authorities, who should also consider obtaining their own legal advice when making directions.
· Model direction to comply with zoo licence conditions (PDF 25 KB)
· Model direction to close a licensed zoo (PDF 30 KB)
· Model direction to close a unlicensed zoo (PDF 25 KB)
· Model direction to ensure the welfare of animals following the closure of a zoo (PDF 30 KB)
The following paper considers interpretation of the term “… kept for exhibition to the public…” and provides guidance intended to assist with decisions on whether establishments fall within the Zoo Licensing Act 1981′s (ZLA) controls. (PDF 40 KB)
The Zoos Forum has put together a document (PDF 20 KB) which gives advice and recommendations on the use of hazardous (Category 1) animals in outreach activities. The recommendations will be incorporated into the Circular 02/2003 when it is next amended.
Zoo operators
· Guidance on the requirements for education in the Zoo licensing act with respect to ‘Ani
Local authority guidance and forms
Following the amendment of the Zoo Licensing Act 1981 giving force to the EC Zoos Directive in England, this Circular has been produced with the aim of dealing with the new measures that fall to the local authority in their role as the zoo licensing authority.
The following document, which has been put together by the Zoos Forum, provides answers to a number of frequently asked questions on zoo licensing.
The following document is intended to help local authorities, zoo inspectors and zoo operators in England comply with zoo licensing.
The attached flowcharts have been produced as guidance for local authorities in the zoo licensing process:
The attached template and guidance note has been produced to help local authorities in England prepare zoo licences:
Licensing act application forms – These informal guidance notes provide suggested formats for local authorities to use in administering the Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (as amended) for various types of application and notices required under that Act.
Section 16 of the Zoo Licensing Act 1981 gives local authorities powers to alter zoo licences, and to make directions to ensure compliance with licence conditions, to close licensed and unlicensed zoos, and to provide for the welfare of animals following a zoo closure. Further information is given in Government circular 02/2003. The suggested model directions below have been produced by the Zoos Forum to assist local authorities, who should also consider obtaining their own legal advice when making directions.
The following paper considers interpretation of the term “… kept for exhibition to the public…” and provides guidance intended to assist with decisions on whether establishments fall within the Zoo Licensing Act 1981′s (ZLA) controls. (PDF 40 KB)
The Zoos Forum has put together a document (PDF 20 KB) which gives advice and recommendations on the use of hazardous (Category 1) animals in outreach activities. The recommendations will be incorporated into the Circular 02/2003 when it is next amended.
Zoo operators
o Possible overlap between CITES Article 60 (formerly Article 30) Inspections and Zoo Licensing inspections (PDF 20 KB)
o GN12: Additional guidance notes for zoos and scientific institutions applying Article 60 certificates (PDF 70 KB)
mal Presentations’ (PDF 60 KB)
· Guidance for zoo operators who display and trade CITES Annex A species
o Possible overlap between CITES Article 60 (formerly Article 30) Inspections and Zoo Licensing inspections (PDF 20 KB)
o GN12: Additional guidance notes for zoos and scientific institutions applying Article 60 certificates (PDF 70 KB)
· Health and Safety Executive guidance: Managing health and safety in zoos (PDF 680 KB)