It is an offence to keep any animal listed in the Schedule of the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976 without a licence from the Local Authority.

Exceptions apply to dangerous wild animals kept in a zoo, circus, licensed pet shop and registered establishments for carrying out animal experiments.

Contact

Environmental Health and Trading Standards
Environment and Regeneration
Waltham Forest Council
Sycamore House
Forest Road
Walthamstow E17 4JF

Tel 020 8496 3000
Email wfdirect@walthamforest.gov.uk