
The keeping of certain species of wild animals is controlled by the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976.
No person may keep any dangerous wild animal without first obtaining a licence from their local authority.
The animals for which a licence is required before they may be kept are listed in the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976 (Modification) Order 1984.
Link to information on Dangerous Wild Animals (PDF document, 31kb)
If your enquiry is about the licensing of wild animals, please follow the link to the licensing page: Licensing of wild animals
Recovery of Wild Animals.
Breckland Council does not provide a recovery service for dangerous and wild animals, except for the collection of stray dogs.
Link to Dog Warden page
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