The laws on owning exotic animals vary by location because different states make their own rules. In general, however, laws try to reduce risks both for the animal owners and others nearby.

Where exotic pets come from. Some exotic pets are bred in captivity. Conservationists often see captive breeding as a way to save wild animals from poaching for the pet trade, and many countries ...

As of Thursday, the Change.org petition created by Joe Exotic Worldwide LLC has over 300 signatures.. Black Pine Animal Sanctuary told WANE 15 that they will be holding off on the neutering ...

Binbi a young kangaroo sits in a large bag simulating her mother's pouch at the Amazing Animals Wildlife Preserve, an exotic animal sanctuary in St. Cloud, Fla., Friday, May 30, 2025.

The Houston SPCA also took in three ring-tailed lemurs in March through an exotic animal seizure, said SPCA communications leader, ... Trieder has 64 from a pet lemur attack in 2010.

A look at Missouri and Kansas’ exotic animal culture, from private zoos to tiger rescues like Cedar Cove and the importance of wildlife education ...