Specific animals

In January 2022, a bite accident by a specific animal occurred in Tochigi Prefecture.
In order to prevent accidents and escapes caused by specific animals, please conduct thorough daily inspections (confirm locking, check for damage to facilities, etc.).
Prior application is required to change the breeding facility at the time of specific animal breeding permission.
In addition, about identification measures such as increase or decrease in the number of breeding animals and microchips, it is necessary to report within 30 days after the start of breeding.

Under the Act on the Protection and Management of Animals, it is not possible in principle to breed and store animals (specific animals) that may harm human life, body or property.
Permission is required to breed and store specific animals for "exhibitions at zoos and similar facilities and other purposes specified by Ordinance of the Ministry of the Environment".
It is forbidden to breed or store specific animals (including their hybrids) for any other purpose (such as pet breeding).

※For details, please see the list of target animals (PDF: 16KB).

1 In order to breed and store specific animals, the structure and scale of specific animal breeding facilities specified by an Ordinance of the Ministry of the Environment according to the type and nature of specific animals, the method of breeding or storage of specific animals, and specific animals It is necessary to set up a facility for breeding and storage that meets the standards for measures in the event that breeding or storage of animals becomes difficult, apply and require permission.
※For details, please refer to the website of the Ministry of the Environment.
2 The validity period is 5 years from the date of permission.
Specific animals are animals that can lead to serious accidents, such as harming human life, in the unlikely event that they escape outside the facility. When breeding and storage, proper breeding management is required, such as posting signs in places that are easy to see from the outside and breeding in licensed facilities.

（１） Consultation
Please be sure to contact us by phone before applying.
Yokohama City Animal Protection Center
Weekdays (Monday to Friday, New Year holidays and public holidays) from 8:45 to 17:15
Phone number: 045-471-2111
（２） Transfer of application and commission
You will need to transfer the permission application fee at the time of application.
（３） Field survey of specific breeding facilities
（４） Issuance of Permit

16,000 yen per animal species
2 Each animal must obtain a separate breeding and storage permit.
Example: When breeding and storing "boa controller" and "amimenishiki snake"
16,000 yen x 2 animal species = 32,000 yen

Please be sure to contact us by phone before applying.
　Yokohama City Animal Protection Center
　Weekdays (Monday to Friday, New Year holidays and public holidays) from 8:45 to 17:15
　Phone number: 045-471-2111
[required documents]
１　Specific animal breeding, storage permission application (rule style 14) (PDF: 133KB)
　　One copy is required for each animal species. Please refer to "Remarks" on the back of the application form.
２　Documents indicating that the applicant (in the case of a corporation, a corporation and its officers) does not fall under Article 27, Paragraph 1, Item 3 (a) to (c) of the Act (Attachment 1) (PDF: 84KB)
3. Name and address of officers (in the case of corporations)
4 Drawings showing the structure and scale of specific breeding facilities
5 Photos of specific breeding facilities
6 A sketch of the vicinity of the specified breeding facility
7 Certificate pertaining to the identification number of microchips (birds can also be annulus)
8 Others

A notification must be made within 30 days after the start of breeding that identification measures such as microchips have been taken.
Notification of implementation of specific animal identification measures (Form No. 20) (PDF: 221KB)

When changing breeding facilities or the number of breeding animals, please consult the Yokohama Animal Protection Center in advance.

（１） If permission is obtained by improper means, or if the structure and scale of the facility and the storage method no longer conform to the standards, measures will be taken to revoke the permission.
（２） In the case of breeding or changing facilities without permission, penalties such as imprisonment for up to 6 months or a fine of up to 1,000,000 yen are stipulated by the Act on the Protection and Management of Animals.

（１） In the event of an emergency such as an earthquake or fire, take measures to prevent animals from missing.
In the event of an emergency, such as in the event of an escape, immediately report it to the Animal Protection Center and the police department, and try to capture it yourself.
（２） If a specific animal causes harm to a person, take appropriate first aid measures and take measures to prevent accidents again, and notify the Animal Protection Center by the day after you know the fact.
（３） Depending on the type of animal, permission from the "Law Concerning the Preservation of Endangered Wild Animal and Plant Species (Ministry of the Environment website (outside site))" may be required.