No wild or exotic animals are allowed to be kept as pets. The Director of the Animal Control and Rescue Center may issue temporary permits to people keeping injured or infant wild animals.
Zoos, circuses, animal exhibitions and veterinary clinics may exhibit or keep wild or exotic animals.
Wild or Exotic Animal Examples
Wild or exotic animals include but are not limited to:
Alligators
Caimans
Crocodiles
Foxes
Leopards
Lions
Lynx
Monkeys
Poisonous snakes
Raccoons
Skunks
Squirrels
Tigers
Wolves
For more information
If you are not sure whether an animal you're considering keeping is classified as exotic, please call the ACRC at 225-774-7700.