Zoo - Permit

Zoos are permanent facilities in which live animals of wild species are kept for the purpose of
are kept for the purpose of display for a period of at least 7 days per year. The following are not considered zoos

• circuses,
• pet shops,
• enclosures for keeping no more than 5 species of hoofed game listed in the Federal Hunting Act or facilities in which no more than 20 animals of other wild species are kept.

The establishment, operation and substantial modification of zoos require the approval of the competent higher nature conservation authority.

Further information on the licensing conditions and requirements can be obtained from the higher nature conservation authorities of the regional councils under the following links.