Rescue centres usually have a rescue centre permit and/or a zoo permit because of their necessary role of caring for seized, confiscated or surrendered animals. This is a different permit than the one that can be granted to a specialized keeper. It is up to the authorities to design such an exemption-arrangement for specialist keepers. They will then be allowed to keep certain species with a higher risk profile , provided they are able to prove that they possess the required knowledge and have the proper facilities to take care of these species.