Zoo - Permit

Please note in particular our information under:

  • Performance specification

    Zoos are permanent facilities in which live animals of wild species
    are kept for the purpose of display for a period of at least 7 days a year. The following are not considered zoos

    • Circuses,
    • Pet shops,
    • Enclosures for keeping no more than 5 species of cloven-hoofed game listed in the Federal Hunting Act or facilities in which no more than 20 animals of other wild species are kept.

    The establishment, operation and substantial modification of zoos require the approval of the competent higher nature conservation authority.
     

    Special information for - District of Waldeck-Frankenberg

    And the permission of the competent veterinary office.

  • Which documents are required?

    Special information for - District of Waldeck-Frankenberg

    For the granting of permission according to §11 Animal Welfare Act is required:

    • Request
    • Certificate of competence
    • police clearance certificate

  • Legal basis

  • Typing

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Who do I need to contact?

Further information on the licensing prerequisites and requirements can be obtained from the upper nature conservation authorities of the regional councils under the following links.
 

Responsible departments

Responsible staff