NJ DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE – WILDLIFE PERMITS UNIT - EXOTIC AND NONGAME WILDLIFE PERMITS
ANIMAL EXHIBITOR
2019 RENEWAL APPLICATION - ANNUAL REPORT
PLEASE CIRCLE ONE:
RENEW THIS PERMIT
DO NOT RENEW THIS PERMIT
An Annual Report is required for all New Jersey residents, even if you are not renewing. Only use this
form if you have been issued a previous year permit. If you are not renewing, you must inform this office
of the disposition of all the regulated wildlife in your possession - DO NOT SUBMIT FEE. Non-residents
of New Jersey – Only send in application if you intend to perform activities in New Jersey in 2019.
ANIMAL EXHIBITOR PERMIT NUMBER: EX
2018__________________
2018 PERMIT NUMBER MUST BE SUPPLIED
Business Name ___________________________________________________________________________ _
Owner Name _____________________________________________________________________________ _
Business Address _________________________________________________________________________ _
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New Jersey County: _________________________________________________________________________
Permanent Home Address___________________________________________________________________ _
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City
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Zip Code with Extension
New Jersey County: _______________________________________________________________________ _
Home Phone: (_____)______________________Work Phone: (_____) ______________________________
Fax Number: _________________________E-mail Address: ______________________________________
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****Your 2019 Animal Exhibitor Permit and accompanying information will
now be emailed to you when processed. The Wildlife Permits Unit will no longer
mail you a hard copy of your permit, so please be sure that your email address is
correct.****
Website Address (if applicable): ______________________________________________________________
Contact Name (if different from owner)_______________________________________________________________
Emergency Contact (Name & Cell or Beeper Number): ________________________________________
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NEW JERSEY VETERINARIAN NAME/COMPANY: __________________________________________
MUST BE PROVIDED
ADDRESS ______________________________________________________________________________
Street
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City
State
Zip Code with Extension
VETERINARIAN PHONE: (_____) __________________________________________________________
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It is your responsibility to comply with all pertinent regulations while exhibiting regulated wildlife in
New Jersey. If you have any questions please call (908) 735-5450, Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Eastern Standard Time.
NO ANIMAL EXHIBITION ACTIVITIES ARE ALLOWED IN NEW JERSEY BEFORE YOUR
COMPLETED RENEWAL APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED BY THE WILDLIFE PERMITS
UNIT, WITH THE CORRECT FEE, HEALTH CERTIFICATES, DOCUMENTATION AND
CURRENT PHOTOCOPIES OF ANY OTHER APPLICABLE STATE OR FEDERAL REQUIRED
PERMITS. ALL NEW JERSEY ANIMAL EXHIBITION ACTIVITIES ARE PROHIBITED UNTIL
YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN APPROVED AND A CURRENT YEAR PERMIT ISSUED.
COMPLETE RENEWAL APPLICATION - ANNUAL REPORT IN FULL - TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY ATTACH ADDITIONAL SHEETS IF NECESSARY. IF THIS APPLICATION IS INCOMPLETE, IT WILL
BE RETURNED TO YOU. NO PERMIT WILL BE ISSUED UNTIL ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION IS
SUBMITTED TO THE WILDLIFE PERMITS UNIT. ALL NEW JERSEY UNAUTHORIZED ANIMAL
EXHIBITION ACTIVITIES WILL BE SUBJECT TO PENALTIES, FINES AND/OR POSSIBLE
REVOCATION OF YOUR PERMIT.
A MINIMUM OF FOUR WEEKS, OF RECEIPT BY THE NEW JERSEY DIVISION OF
FISH & WILDLIFE, WILDLIFE PERMITS UNIT, EXOTIC AND NONGAME
WILDLIFE PERMITS, IS REQUIRED TO PROCESS AN ANIMAL EXHIBITOR
APPLICATION.
ANIMALS MAY NOT come in contact with the public for ANY REASON and MUST BE EXHIBITED
in a way which will PREVENT PUBLIC ACCESS.
Note: For New Jersey RESIDENT EXHIBITORS - PRIOR WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION
IS REQUIRED FOR THE ACQUISITION OF ANY ADDITIONAL WILDLIFE SPECIES
CLASSIFIED AS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SPECIES from the New Jersey Division
of Fish and Wildlife, Wildlife Permits Unit. REQUESTS FOR PRIOR APPROVAL MUST
BE IN WRITING and include information on the species, potential source of acquisition,
description of animal exhibition, caging, diet, and handler experience of the specific species,
etc. (see NJAC 7:25-4.7, 4.8 and 4.9).
ATTACH PHOTOCOPIES OF CURRENT, APPLICABLE PERMITS INCLUDING STATE
PERMITS, USDA CLASS “C” PERMITS, U.S. FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE PERMITS, ETC. YOUR
PERMIT WILL NOT BE REVIEWED OR ISSUED UNTIL THIS MANDATORY INFORMATION HAS
BEEN SUPPLIED.
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********NEW JERSEY IS A NO CONTACT STATE. EXAMPLES OF PROHIBITED CONTACT ARE
PICTURE TAKING OF THE PUBLIC HOLDING REGULATED WILDLIFE; HAND-FEEDING OF
REGULATED WILDLIFE BY THE PUBLIC; EXHIBITION OF ANY POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS
WILDLIFE OUTSIDE OF APPROVED CAGING; OTHER RESTRICTIONS MAY APPLY.
NEW JERSEY ELEPHANT RIDES POLICY AND SEPARATE APPLICATION
IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
SPECIFY IN DETAIL ALL ANIMAL EXHIBITION INFORMATION
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS REQUIRED AND MUST BE COMPLETED WITH
DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS OR YOUR APPLICATION MAY BE SUBJECT TO DENIAL. ATTACH
ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NECESSARY. COMPLETE IN DETAIL, ITEMS 1-4
1. List all Regulated Wildlife including Potentially Dangerous Species (see attached list) that you now
have in your inventory. NO ADDITIONAL POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SPECIES MAY BE
OBTAINED BY NEW JERSEY RESIDENT EXHIBITORS WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN
APPROVAL FROM THE WILDLIFE PERMITS UNIT, EXOTIC AND NONGAME WILDLIFE
SECTION. Bird band/Microchip numbers must be listed for regulated exotic and nongame birds. New
Jersey Residents - If your regulated wildlife inventory has changed, also complete page 7.
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2. Describe both the OFF-SITE & ON-SITE facilities that will be utilized in New Jersey. Thoroughly
describe type of barrier/barriers, secondary fencing, caging facilities (type of cage materials - metal mesh
size/gauge, Plexiglas, etc.), SIZE/MEASUREMENTS of caging, TRANSPORT CAGING, thoroughly
describe actual stage or exhibition area, distance from public, barriers, etc. See CRITERIA FOR THE
TRANSPORT, CAGING & EXHIBITION OF REGULATED WILDLIFE IN NEW JERSEY beginning on page 11.
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3. List names of Animal Handler/Handlers, describe their experience with regulated and potentially
dangerous wildlife and number of years experience with the regulated and potentially dangerous wildlife
listed on this application.
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4. Define your procedure for PUBLIC SAFETY. How is the regulated wildlife protected from the
public? How is the public protected from the regulated wildlife? Define thoroughly, your EMERGENCY
PROCEDURES.
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NEW JERSEY RESIDENT EXHIBITORS ONLY
FILL OUT THIS PAGE.
IF YOUR COLLECTION HAS CHANGED IN ANY WAY DURING THE PAST YEAR YOU MUST
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS. NO POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS REGULATED
EXOTIC OR NONGAME SPECIES OF ANY KIND MAY BE ACQUIRED OR BROUGHT INTO THE
STATE WITHOUT PRIOR WRITTEN APPROVAL FROM THE WILDLIFE PERMITS UNIT.
COMPLETE IN DETAIL, ITEMS 1-4
1. NEW ADDITIONS TO YOUR COLLECTION (For new species, thoroughly describe caging facilities,
animal transport and exhibition facilities on a separate sheet).
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SOURCE of ACQUISITION
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2. BIRTHS
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3. DEATHS
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4. SALES or TRANSFERS: NOTE – Animal Exhibition Permit privileges do not imply or include UNLIMITED
possession and/or BREEDING of species for sales purposes. A commercial permit may be required. Transfer of
regulated wildlife species to New Jersey residents requires recipient to obtain an exotic and nongame possession
permit prior to acquisition. The sales or transfer of any Potentially Dangerous Species of any kind to a New Jersey
Resident is strictly prohibited. Contact the Wildlife Permits Unit for more information.
RECIPIENT NAME
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List the New Jersey ANIMAL EXHIBITIONS - SCHEDULES NOW KNOWN INCLUDING DATES,
ACTUAL LOCATIONS, ACTUAL TIMES, COMPANY and/or ORGANIZATION NAMES,
CONTACT NAMES AND PHONE NUMBERS, STREET ADDRESSES, CITIES, ETC. ATTACH
ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NECESSARY.
AFTER YOUR RENEWAL APPLICATION/ANNUAL REPORT HAS BEEN
REVIEWED, APPROVED AND A PERMIT HAS BEEN ISSUED, ALL OTHER
ANIMAL EXHIBITIONS MUST BE REPORTED IN WRITING VIA MAIL, E-MAIL
OR FAX AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO SCHEDULED EVENTS. IT IS YOUR
RESPONSIBILITY TO CONFIRM RECEIPT OF THESE NOTIFICATIONS.
Any permit issued to an applicant for the possession of any regulated animal shall not exempt that
applicant from compliance with any other law of the State of New Jersey or any municipal or federal law.
If this information is not received within this time period, you are in violation of N.J.A.C. 7:25-4.6(h) and
are subject to penalties, fines and/or possible revocation of your permit. Your New Jersey Exhibition or
Theatrical Activities may have to be cancelled.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING NEW JERSEY'S WILD BIRD BILL: A-649 Amending R.S.
23:4-50. After December 10, 1991 - the only regulated birds that can be brought into the state of New
Jersey (SEE REGULATIONS FOR EXEMPT SPECIES) that are WILD-CAUGHT BIRDS, must have
been in captivity legally before that date. All other birds must be captive-bred. You must have in
WRITING from the source of the birds: DOCUMENTATION - PROOF – RECORDS, THAT SPECIFY
EACH AND EVERY REGULATED BIRD THAT IS BROUGHT INTO NEW JERSEY IS CAPTIVEBRED OR THAT IT WAS IN CAPTIVITY LEGALLY BEFORE December 10, 1991.
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ANIMAL EXHIBITORS & ANIMAL THEATRICAL AGENCIES
If the regulated wildlife in your program - circus - performance is leased, on loan or under contract, you
and the owner(s) of the regulated wildlife are required to obtain separate New Jersey Animal Exhibitor
or Animal Theatrical Agency permits.
Regulated exotic and nongame wildlife entering the state must have the appropriate, current health certificates
to ensure that they do not pose a threat to humans, native wildlife or agriculture, and that they are capable of
performing as indicated in your application.
It is the responsibility of the permittee to act in accordance with state, federal and worldwide health
organization mandates regarding any current applicable circumstance, restriction, quarantine, etc. for
the exhibition of health risk or restricted regulated wildlife species.
The Division of Fish and Wildlife’s primary concern is public safety and animal welfare.
NEW JERSEY IS A NO CONTACT STATE. WILDLIFE MUST BE EXHIBITED IN SUCH A
MANNER AS TO PREVENT ANY POSSIBILITY OF PUBLIC CONTACT. NON-COMPLIANCE WITH
ANY REGULATION COULD RESULT IN FINES, PENALTIES AND REVOCATION OF PERMIT.
EXAMPLES OF PROHIBITED CONTACT INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:
➢ Picture taking of the public holding regulated exotic and nongame wildlife.
➢ Hand feeding of regulated exotic and nongame wildlife by the public.
➢ Exhibition of any potentially dangerous wildlife outside of approved cage.
Elephant rides** and Camel rides (on backs only) are the only public contact allowed via ramp if your permit
application has been approved. IMPORTANT NOTE: New Jersey Elephant Rides Policy and Separate
Application is available upon request. If you intend to provide elephant rides, the Wildlife Permits Unit
must have RECEIVED and APPROVED your elephant ride application prior to any elephant rides being
given in New Jersey.
It is the applicant's responsibility to provide for veterinary care and provide the proper diet while in New Jersey.
In order to avoid problems with animal health and to ensure public safety, feeding of regulated exotic
and nongame wildlife by the public is strictly prohibited.
Caging will be evaluated to ensure that there is no chance of escape or injury to the regulated wildlife or the
public through direct contact. The type of act or performance should be described in enough detail for our staff
to evaluate public and animal safety. Perimeter fences at least 3.5 feet in height and at least 4 feet from the main
cage must be used to prevent contact with the regulated wildlife. Alternately, Plexiglas type caging is allowed
if it is ascertained to be safe by the Division of Fish and Wildlife. (See Criteria for the Transport - Caging Exhibition of regulated wildlife, beginning on page 11).
If you plan to exhibit potentially dangerous wildlife in a cage different than the transport cage, the type of
public protection during transfer from one cage to the other must be described in detail. Any ramp used must be
sturdy and be capable of preventing escape during transfer. WALKING POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS
WILDLIFE ON LEASHES TO THE ARENA CAGE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED!
The name of the on-site supervisor along with a pager, telephone or fax number to allow us to contact
him/her must be provided on the application.
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NOTE: Exhibit animals must never be left unattended by staff whether "on" or "off"
exhibit.
N.J.A.C. 7:25-4.6(h) states: “Animal exhibitors and animal theatrical agencies shall notify the Division no
less than two weeks prior to any scheduled activity in New Jersey covered by permit in order to permit
inspection of the activity by Division personnel”.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If an amendment is requested (other than any New Jersey Staff clerical error) after
an Exotic & Nongame current year permit is issued, a $5.00 amendment processing fee will be required,
per amendment.
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Effective immediately under the authority of the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife:
Captive Game and Exotic and Nongame regulations, THERE IS A BAN UNTIL
FURTHER NOTICE ON THE IMPORTATION OF ALL CERVIDAE SPECIES INTO
THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY – INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: WHITETAILED DEER, BLACK-TAILED DEER, MULE DEER, RED DEER, SIKA DEER,
MUNTJAC, REINDEER, ELK AND MOOSE. This is due to the growing concern of the
spread of CHRONIC WASTING DISEASE into wild and farmed herds of animals in the
deer family throughout the United States.
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All Applicants bringing regulated hoofed stock from outside of New Jersey MUST PROVIDE a photocopy of
their CURRENT USDA PERMIT. Also ATTACH PHOTOCOPIES OF CURRENT PERMITS AND
HEALTH CERTIFICATES FOR MAMMALS. All applicants bringing in any regulated hoofed stock from
outside of New Jersey must supply copies of health certificates certifying that the wildlife is free of Tuberculosis
and Brucellosis and any other communicable disease. It is mandatory to comply with the USDA Tuberculosis
Eradication in Cervidae: Uniform Methods and Rules (Cervid UM&R). Cervids not known to be affected with
or exposed to tuberculosis that originate from other herds (i.e. non-Accredited, non-Modified or non-Qualified
herds) may be moved interstate if they are accompanied by a certificate stating that such cervids have been
classified negative in two official tuberculosis tests that were conducted no less then 90 days apart, that the
second test was conducted within 90 days prior to the date of movement, and that the animals were isolated
from all other members of the herd during the testing period. Additionally, the Cervid UM&R has NO
minimum age standards for testing of cervids for interstate movements from herds that are unclassified.
Photocopies of health certificates must be submitted with your application. For more information, contact the
United States Department of Agriculture.
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CRITERIA FOR THE TRANSPORT, CAGING & EXHIBITION
OF REGULATED WILDLIFE IN NEW JERSEY
THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA MUST BE ADHERED TO:
FELIDAE-NON-DOMESTIC FELINES (LIONS, TIGERS, MT. LIONS, LEOPARDS, ETC.):
Cats are to be exhibited in steel arena and may not be uncaged at any time in New Jersey, except while in
steel arena.
Steel arena must be at least 10 feet high, with a 45-degree overhang or a mesh net enclosing the top of the
exhibit arena.
Transport caging must attach directly and securely to steel arena so cats can pass through without being
uncaged at any time.
Transport & Exhibition caging must comply with all USDA regulations.
Transport cages must allow cat’s freedom of movement typical to their species.
Transport enclosures must be well ventilated for summer travel and heated for winter travel.
If transport cages are removed from a semi-truck or other type of transportation, the area must be fenced off;
monitored at all times by staff and a sunshade must be provided.
Absolutely NO PUBLIC CONTACT.
CANIDAE-NON-DOMESTIC CANINES (WOLVES, FOX, ETC.):
Canines are to be exhibited in steel arena and may not be uncaged at any time in New Jersey, except
while in steel arena.
Steel arena must be at least 10 feet high, with a 45-degree overhang or a mesh net enclosing the top of the
exhibit arena.
Transport caging must attach directly and securely to steel arena so canines can pass through without being
uncaged at any time.
Transport & Exhibition caging must comply with all USDA regulations.
Transport cages must allow canine’s freedom of movement typical to their species.
Transport enclosures must be well ventilated for summer travel and heated for winter travel.
If transport cages are removed from a semi-truck or other type of transportation, the area must be fenced off,
monitored at all times by staff, and a sunshade must be provided if outdoors.
Absolutely NO PUBLIC CONTACT.
URSIDAE (ALL SPECIES OF BEARS EXCEPT BLACK BEARS*):
Bears are to be exhibited in steel arena and may not be uncaged at any time in New Jersey, except while in steel
arena.
Steel arena must be at least 10 feet high.
Transport caging must attach directly and securely to steel arena so bears can pass through without being
uncaged at any time. Bears MAY NOT be walked to and from the steel arena on a leash.
Transport & Exhibition caging must comply with all USDA regulations.
Transport cages must allow bear’s freedom of movement typical to their species.
Transport enclosures must be well ventilated for summer travel and heated for winter travel.
Absolutely NO PUBLIC CONTACT.
*Black Bears require a Captive Game Species Permit
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ELEPHANTIDAE (AFRICAN & ASIAN ELEPHANTS):
When not performing, elephants must be tethered with chains or kept inside an electric fence while in holding
area.
Tethering chains must be of sufficient length to allow the elephants to lie down, rise, groom themselves and
move within a reasonable range.
The holding area MUST be monitored by staff at all times.
A sunshade must be provided if the elephants are kept outside.
Transport enclosures must be well ventilated for summer travel and heated for winter travel.
At least (2) animal workers (includes handler) must walk on either side of the elephant when moving
from holding area to elephant ride* area or to ring for performance and back to holding area. Other
staff or fencing must be utilized to keep public away from elephant(s) a minimum of 10 feet on each side
during transfer.
Absolutely NO PUBLIC CONTACT.
Elephant Rides (The Only Public Contact Allowed):
If you intend to provide elephant rides, the Wildlife Permits Unit must receive and approve your
elephant ride application prior to any rides being given in New Jersey.
The elephant ride area is required to be double-fenced. The ride is to take place inside the first
barrier fence (at least 4 feet high); a second barrier fence (at least 4 feet high) must be placed at
least 3½ feet from the first fence.
At least (2) animal workers (includes handler) must walk on either side of the elephant
when moving from holding area to elephant ride area and back to holding area. Other
staff or fencing must be utilized to keep public away from elephant(s) a minimum of 10
feet on each side during transfer.
Elephant rides and camel rides (on backs only) are the only public contact allowed via
ramp.
CAMELIDAE (BACTRIAN AND DROMEDARY CAMELS):
Transport enclosures must comply with all USDA regulations.
Transport enclosures must allow camel’s freedom of movement typical to their species.
Transport enclosures must be well ventilated for summer travel and heated for winter travel.
Holding areas must be fenced off, monitored at all times by staff and a sunshade must be provided if camels are
kept outdoors.
Absolutely NO PUBLIC CONTACT.
Camel Rides (The Only Public Contact Allowed):
The camel ride area is required to be double-fenced. The ride is to take place inside the first barrier fence (at
least 4 feet high); a second barrier fence (at least 4 feet high) must be placed at least 3½ feet from the first
fence.
At least (2) animal workers (includes handler) must walk on either side of the camel when moving from
holding area to camel ride area and back to holding area. Other staff or fencing must be utilized to keep
public away from camel(s) a minimum of 10 feet on each side during transfer.
Elephant rides and camel rides (on backs only) are the only public contact allowed via ramp.
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PRIMATES (CAPUCHINS, CHIMPANZEES, SQUIRREL MONKEYS, GORILLAS, ORANGUTANS,
GIBBONS, BABOONS, MACAQUES, ETC.):
Primates are to be exhibited in steel arena and may not be uncaged at any time in New Jersey, except while in
steel arena.
Steel arena must be at least 12 feet high, with a 45-degree overhang or a mesh net enclosing the top of the
exhibit arena.
Transport caging must attach directly and securely to steel arena so primates can pass through without being
uncaged at any time.
Primates MAY NOT be walked to and from the steel arena on a leash.
Primates used for educational programs must remain caged at all times.
Transport & Exhibition caging must comply with all USDA regulations.
Transport cages must allow large primate’s freedom of movement typical to their species.
Transport enclosures must be well ventilated for summer travel and heated for winter travel.
Absolutely NO PUBLIC CONTACT.
ALL OTHER REGULATED PERFORMING ANIMALS (ZEBRAS, ALL CROCODILIA, BIRDS, ETC.):
Transport & Exhibition caging must comply with all USDA regulations.
Transport enclosures must allow animal’s freedom of movement typical to their species.
Transport enclosures must be well ventilated for summer travel and heated for winter travel.
Holding areas must be fenced off, monitored at all times by staff and a sunshade must be provided if animals
are being kept outdoors.
Absolutely NO PUBLIC CONTACT.
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RENEWAL DUE DATE: JANUARY 31, 2019
SINGLE EXHIBIT FEE: $35.00
ANNUAL FEE: $110.00*
*NOTE: All New Jersey Residents MUST pay the ANNUAL FEE regardless of the
number of exhibitor activities intended in New Jersey or out of state.
SUBMIT CHECK OR MONEY ORDER ONLY
(CHECK OR MONEY ORDER MUST HAVE
COMPLETE NAME AND MAILING ADDRESS OF APPLICANT)
Make payable to: NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife
I hereby affirm that I have read this application and agree to abide by all New Jersey Exotic and
Nongame regulations. I hereby affirm that the information provided by me and/or my company on this
application is true to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false representation by the
applicant or a permittee who knows or reasonably should know that the representation is false, and who
has submitted the representation to induce the Department to issue a permit or take any other action,
shall subject the applicant or permittee to all penalties available under State law, including revocation of
any permit obtained based upon false information. All permits issued are valid only when used by the
permittee in accordance with the terms and conditions of the permit and the regulations governing that
permit. I have read these conditions and by signing and dating this application, I acknowledge and agree
to all of the permit stipulations and regulations.
OWNER NAME ___________________________________________________________________
Please Print Legibly
OWNER SIGNATURE___________________________________________ DATE ______________
MUST BE SIGNED
MUST BE DATED
Return Renewal Application - Annual Report with correct fee to:
DIVISION OF FISH AND WILDLIFE
WILDLIFE PERMITS UNIT
Exotic & Nongame Wildlife Permits
Mail Code 501-03
PO Box 420
Trenton NJ 08625-0420
PHONE: (908) 735-5450 - FAX: 908-735-5689
exoticpermits@dep.nj.gov
www.njfishandwildlife.com
****Your 2019 Animal Exhibitor Permit and accompanying information will now be emailed
to you when processed. The Wildlife Permits Unit will no longer mail you a hard copy of
your permit, so please be sure that your email address is correct on Page 1.****
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