Performing Animals Licence

Licence for Performing Animals

 

 

 

Every person who wishes to use animals to perform must first register to and get a licence. The registration for the performance of animals is controlled under the Performing Animals Regulation Act 1925.  No person should engage in the performance of animals without having carried out a risk assessment by a competent person.  Sound advice should be obtained from the following:

·         Trained animal handlers 

·         Veterinarians

·         Zoos

·         University Departments

It is the duty of the applicant to ensure that staff are given prior warning if they are to work with animals in case of phobias or allergies.  Information should be made available to every person concerned regarding controls such as feeding, avoiding disturbance, what to do in an emergency and the health risks particularly to expectant mothers caused by animal infections.

The issue of Performing Animal Licences is a County Council function - further details available from Warwickshire County Council