Animal Movement

Zoos and Aquariums

This information is current as of January 28, 2013

• A current certificate of veterinary inspection (CVI)
• Import permit
• Use the general import permit application form for all species other than cervids
• Use the cervid import permit application form for all cervid species
• Official individual identification is required for livestock species (please see species pages for details)
• If the animals are traveling from one AZA-member facility to another, any required tests are waived
• If the animals are not traveling from one AZA-member facility to another, tests may be required based on species (follow the links below for the specific requirements)
• Cattle and bison
• Horses and other equines (including zebras and other exotic species)
• Dogs, cats, and other companion animals
• Sheep
• Goats
• Exotic species (including exotic ruminants)
• Wild animals
• Swine

Please note: The livestock premises code for the receiving facility in Wisconsin is not required unless the animals on the permit application are from a species classified as livestock. The livestock premises code can be obtained from the owner of the destination premises.

Fish that are being sent to a Wisconsin zoo or aquarium need:

• A current certificate of veterinarian inspection (CVI)

Not required:

• Import permit
• Tests or statements