Zoos are required to be licensed under the Zoo Licensing Act 1981 There are currently no licences issued in Runnymede.

A "zoo" is classed as any establishment, other than a circus or pet shop, where animals are kept for public exhibition. Initially, licences are granted for four years, and then are renewable every six years. An annual inspection would be undertaken by the Council and the Act also requires that, at least twice during the term of the licence, an inspection must be carried out by an Inspector appointed for that purpose by the Secretary of State.

Anyone carrying on such a business who is not licensed should apply for a licence by contacting Technical Services and appropriate information and/or forms will be provided. An initial inspection of the premises will be carried out, followed by an annual inspection, upon renewal of the licence.