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Licence - zoo
Zoos are regulated by the Council under the Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (as
amended)
- Zoo Licensing Act 1981 (as amended) (external link)
The Council works in close partnership with the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) (external link) on all aspects of zoo licensing.
The licensing of zoos is a specialist field and the regulations are complex. If you are thinking of setting up a zoo, it is recommended that you contact a specialist officer first for advice and guidance
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Contact: Environmental Health Services
Department: Environmental and Recreation Services
Email: environmental.health@pendle.gov.uk
Telephone: 01282 661661
Fax: 01282 662027
Fleet Street Depot, Fleet Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7YQ