Animals | North Tyneside Council

What to do if you want to keep dangerous wild animals

Apply for an animal welfare licence.

Apply, or tell us of your intention, to run a zoo

From 6 April 2026, anyone keeping (or intending to keep) a primate in England must have a primate licence issued by their local authority.

Animal health and welfare enforcement

Principles and processes that will be applied for the determination of animal welfare licence applications

Enforcement of animal health and welfare legislation to ensure a fair and proportionate approach and use of Penalty Notices