Jodie Marsh Denied Licence for Lemurs

Former model Jodie Marsh has been denied a dangerous wild animal licence by Uttlesford District Council, which would have allowed her to keep eight ring-tailed lemurs at her animal sanctuary, Fripps Farm, in Essex. The council cited incidents where Marsh took a meerkat and an owl to a pub, as well as concerns about the noise from the lemurs disturbing the community. Marsh, who founded Fripps Farm in 2020 and already houses over 250 animals, claims the decision is biased and plans to appeal. The council maintains that their decision was based on relevant information and legislation.