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Zoo inspections

Zoos or zoo inspectors should use these forms when carrying out inspections.

Documents

Zoo pre-inspection audit (ZOO1)

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Zoo inspection report (ZOO2)

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Zoo licence inspection report (ZOO3)

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Details

Any zoo displaying wild animals not normally domesticated in Great Britain could be subject to licensing and inspection under the Zoo Licensing Act 1981. Zoos licensed under the Zoo Licensing Act 1981 are inspected regularly.

  • Zoo pre-inspection audit form (ZOO1) - zoos should complete this form before every formal inspection. This can help reduce the time spent carrying out the inspection, which will reduce the cost for the zoo
  • Zoo inspection report form (ZOO2) - zoo inspectors should use this form when carrying out formal inspections at a licensed zoo
  • Zoo licence inspection report form (ZOO3) - zoo inspectors should use this form when carrying out an inspection at a new zoo that hasn’t been licensed

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Further information

Updates to this page

Published 3 March 2015

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