Zoo: Approval
Zoos are permanent facilities in which animals of wild species are kept for the purpose of display for a period of at least seven days a year.
They are not considered zoos:
- Circuses,
- pet shops,
- enclosures for keeping no more than five native species of hoofed game,
- facilities in which no more than 20 animals of other wild species are kept.
The establishment, expansion, operation and significant modification of zoos require the approval of the responsible nature conservation authority. The permit is issued for certain facilities and certain operators and sets a maximum number of animals for each individual species.
Who should I contact?
Responsibility lies with the district and the independent city.
Responsible authorities
Landkreis Emsland - Fachbereich Umwelt
Contact
- Dörpen:
- Emsbüren:
- Freren:
- Geeste:
- Haren (Ems):
- Haselünne:
- Herzlake:
- Lathen:
- Lengerich:
- Meppen:
- Nordhümmling:
- Papenburg:
- Rhede (Ems):
- Salzbergen:
- Spelle:
- Sögel:
- Twist:
- Werlte:
Which documents are required?
Documents may be required. Please contact the responsible office.
What are the fees?
Fees may apply. Please contact the responsible office.
What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?
Deadlines may have to be observed. Please contact the responsible office.