What pets are legal on Colorado?

A few odd domestic animals that are legal to own in Colorado include alpaca, bison, camel, chinchilla, emu, llama, mink, ostrich, peacock, rhea, reindeer, and yak. Meanwhile, other animals that might make odd pets are classified as 'unregulated wildlife' and may also be owned in Colorado.

1. What animals can you not have as pets in Colorado?
2. Are foxes legal pets in Colorado?
3. Is it legal to have a pet kangaroo in Colorado?
4. Are Squirrels legal pets in Colorado?
5. Can you own a finger monkey in Colorado?
6. Can I legally own a monkey?
7. Are raccoons legal in Colorado?
8. Can you have a pet wolf in Colorado?
9. Is it legal to own jellyfish?
10. Are skunks legal in Colorado?
11. Are sloths legal in Colorado?
12. Can you own a red panda in Colorado?

What animals can you not have as pets in Colorado?

Colorado. The Colorado Wildlife Act does not allow you to keep most exotic animals as pets; this includes wildebeest, wild hogs, raccoon, skunk, hedgehog, opossum, squirrels, porcupines monk parakeets, and primates. You can keep some native reptiles.

Are foxes legal pets in Colorado?

To put it simply: no, foxes are not legal in Colorado. In this introduction to chapter 11 we outline possession requirements for live wildlife as found in Colorado wildlife law. There is growing interest in the private possession of live wildlife.

Is it legal to have a pet kangaroo in Colorado?

In Colorado, residents can own up to 6 kangaroos or wallabies, but they cannot be sold or traded. In some cases, a special permit is required.

Are Squirrels legal pets in Colorado?

It is illegal to have a squirrel as a pet in Colorado. In general, wildlife cannot be owned or held in captivity.

Can you own a finger monkey in Colorado?

Colorado doesn't allow monkeys as pets, except for the Capuchin monkey and then only if it is trained as a service animal. The marmosets “are probably going to an approved sanctuary in another state,” said Doug Kelley, the shelter's director.

Can I legally own a monkey?

It is illegal to own a monkey in 19 states, including in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont, and Wyoming.

Are raccoons legal in Colorado?

Much to the family's surprise, it's illegal to own raccoons in Colorado. These wild animals carry rabies and other diseases, and cannot be vaccinated. Consequently, the raccoon was turned over to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife and had to be destroyed.

Can you have a pet wolf in Colorado?

Humans domesticated wolves tens of thousands of years ago. ... According to Colorado Law, it is legal to own any animal as long as it is at least one percent domesticated. However in Aurora, it is illegal to own any wild-animal hybrid. The Aurora statute does not specify what constitutes a dog and what constitutes a wolf.

Is it legal to own jellyfish?

Question: Are jellyfish legal to own in California? Answer: Yes.

Are skunks legal in Colorado?

Pet Skunks

It is illegal to keep a skunk -- whether wild or domesticated -- as a pet in Colorado. ... All skunk bites in Colorado must be reported to the county or state health department.

Are sloths legal in Colorado?

A permit to own sloths is required in Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico and Wyoming. And Nebraska bans the animal. ... New Mexico allows the animals only for scientific purposes, and in Utah they are illegal. A number of mammals, fish, birds, reptiles and amphibians are included on Colorado's unregulated wildlife list.

Can you own a red panda in Colorado?

IT IS ILLEGAL!

So, next time you see a 'cute' video of a red panda, or any other endangered species, being kept as a pet please don't share it.