Zambia - License (Permit) to keep Rhinoceros in a Private Property

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Procedure

Apply In-Person

1. To apply for a license (permit) to keep rhinoceros in a private property 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 for a special license 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.

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Required Documents

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

Office Locations & Contacts

The Zambia Wildlife Authority (ZAWA)
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.

Eligibility

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

Fees

• Application & License Fee: Pay the fee as per the authority request.

Validity

• This licence will be valid for one year.

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Processing Time

• The processing time will depend on verification of documents.

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Instructions

• A licensee will have to endorse the wounded rhinoceros during the validity of the licence.
• Holder will face legal consequences if the rhinoceros dies during the keep because of unnatural reasons.

Required Information

• Name of Applicant
• Phone/email/fax
• Address
• Passport or NRC number
• Occupation
• Number of rhinos
• Details of area where rhino will be kept
• Details of purpose for the keeping.

Need for the Document

• The granted license allows keeping of rhinos for reasons other than financial.

Information which might help

• To read more about Zambia Wildlife Act, find wildlife act.

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