Apply In-Person:

1. To apply for a license (permit) to keep wild animals in captivity in Zambia, the applicant will have to contact the Zambia Wildlife Authority, for the main office visit link.
2. Make sure that you have all the documents that are listed under the “Required Documents” section of this page.
3. An application form will be provided to the applicant upon visiting the department of national parks and wildlife office.
4. Once understanding the guideline properly, the applicant has to fill-in all the necessary information in the application form.
5. Submit the application form with necessary attachments to the office.
6. Pay the fee as per given in the “Fees” section of this page.
7. Approved application will be submitted directly to the Ministry of Tourism & Arts in Lusaka.
8. After the completion and verification of all the documents, your permit will be available.
9. The applicant gets the license(permit) in a stipulated period of time.

• Application form
• A statement of purpose of the desired license.
• Proof to service animal or birds
• Valid national identity (NRC or passport)

National Parks and Wildlife Department:
Ministry of Tourism and Art
Private Bag 1, Kafue Road
Chilanga
Lusaka, Zambia
Contact number: +260 211 278482
Contact link.

• The applicants should be a bona fide national of the country.

• Application Fee: ZMK 20,000.00.
• License fees:
• 0-500 K416.70
• 501- 1000K500.10
• 1001- 5000K883.20
• 5001-10000K666.90
• 10001-15000K750.00
• >15000 K1,000.20

• This licence will be valid for one year.

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• The processing time will depend on verification of documents.

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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from external websites.
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• The animal should not be a game or protected animal.

• Name of Applicant
• Phone/email/fax
• Passport or NRC number
• Occupation
• List of animals and birds
• Details of enough resources for the keeping of the animal
• Details of purpose for the captivation

• The granted license allows the holder to keep wild animals in captivation for a period of time mentioned in the permit.

• To read more about Zambia wildlife act.

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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