Exotic, dangerous or wild animal licence

If you want to keep a dangerous wild animal, you need to have an exotic, dangerous or wild animal licence before purchasing the animal.

We advise all prospective applicants to contact the council's licensing team before completing a licence application.

Email licensing@rugby.gov.uk 

The Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976 regulates the keeping of dangerous wild animals. Animals listed in the act include:

• wild boar
• emu
• ostrich
• venomous snakes
• capuchin monkeys

The full list of animals listed in the act can be found at the Government's legislation website (external link).