Licensing Laws

In the United Kingdom it is necessary to obtain a licence in order to release captive-bred Barn Owlets and should you wish to pursue this option, please apply to:
The Department Environment Food & Rural Affairs,
Species Conservation and Marine Team
Temple Key House
2 The Square
Temple Key
Bristol
BS1 6EB

Telephone: 0117 372 8903
E-mail:

They will send you a licence application form and a set of guidelines which will give you full details of the requirements of a release.

World Owl Trust Registered Charity Number: 1107529 Limited Company Number: 5296745

The World Owl Trust is a member of the British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) and the European Association of Zoos and Aquariums (EAZA). The Trust relies on a dedicated membership, visitors, donations and legacies.