Overview

• Jodie Marsh is appealing Uttlesford District Council's refusal to grant a wild animal licence for lemurs at her Fripps Farm Animal Sanctuary in Essex.
• The council's decision was influenced by a veterinary report questioning the suitability of the sanctuary, which Marsh claims relied on input from online trolls and critical neighbors.
• Marsh defended controversial incidents, including taking a meerkat to a pub, lifting a goose by the neck to protect ducklings, and administering CBD to a llama under veterinary advice.
• She emphasized that Defra confirmed her sanctuary meets welfare standards and denied allegations of overstocking or noise issues related to the lemurs.
• The court case, ongoing at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court, highlights broader debates on private exotic animal ownership and the scrutiny faced by public figures in conservation efforts.