Licence for dangerous wild animals

You need a licence to keep some animals considered to be wild, dangerous or exotic, including:

• Wild cats
• Primates
• Wild dogs
• Certain pigs
• Marsupials

See the full list of animals you need a licence for.

Apply for a licence

Apply for a licence for a dangerous wild animal (DOC, 178KB).

You can find out the cost of a dangerous wild animal licence application on our fees and charges webpage. You must also pay for the cost of an inspection by a vet.