Dangerous wild animals
Apply for a dangerous wild animals licence
The current fee is £315 plus vet fees.
You need a licence to keep some animals considered to be wild, dangerous or exotic, for example:
- Wild cats
- Primates
- Wild dogs, for example, wolves
- Certain pigs, for example, wild boar
- Marsupials
View the full list of animals you need a licence for.
Hybrid or cross-bred animals may need a licence, depending on how far removed the animal is from its wild ancestor. Check with us if you're unsure.