You require a public exhibition of animals licence if you keep or train animals for exhibition for entertainment or educational purposes.

This includes mobile animal exhibits that visit schools, weddings, private parties, fairs and other events where an audience is present

In the licence application you will be required to make a declaration that you have read and are familiar with the requirements of the Guidance notes for conditions for keeping or training animals for exhibition.

Guidance notes for conditions for keeping or training animals for exhibition (PDF, 342 KB) 

Before a licence is granted your premises will be inspected to ensure that you can comply with those conditions.

Animal exhibition licence application form (PDF, 140 KB) 

Supporting documentation to be submitted with applications

Pre inspection - Keep or training animals for exhibition (PDF, 300.06 KB)