Owning an exotic pet is something that requires more responsibility than curiosity. It’s not for everyone, but for those with the patience and resources to care for these unique animals, it can be ...

Owners must secure a Class I permit to house specific, inherently dangerous mammals. Interestingly, it’s legal to own a zebra, while possessing a native skunk is strictly prohibited. Submitting a ...

FRANCIOTTI EXPLAINS FROM UPPERCO. THIS IS PONCHO. SHE’S ONE OF OUR SPIDER BALL PYTHONS. SHE’S JUST ONE OF THE MANY EXOTIC CREATURES BEING CARED FOR AT CHAOS VALLEY. MISFITS IN UPPERCO. THIS IS FRECKLE ...

Feed kangaroos, ride camels, and meet exotic animals at this Arkansas farm where hands on encounters turn a simple visit into ...

Creating a safe, stimulating home for exotic pets means more than meeting basic needs—it’s about designing spaces that mimic ...

"The exotic pet trade exposes wild animals to welfare harms at every step of their journey, from possible capture in the wild through transport, sale, and a lifetime of captivity in a domestic ...

They say a dog is “man’s best friend,” but pets can come in all shapes and sizes. However, not every animal is legal to keep as a companion in California. The California Department of Fish and ...

When you think about pets, the first image that comes to mind is usually a dog or a cat. These animals have been part of our ...

Exotic pet owners in San Jose face long wait times, high costs and limited veterinary options for birds, reptiles, rabbits ...

New York has some of the most stringent exotic pet laws in the country, and those laws got even stricter this year with the passing of Senate Bill 252, which redefines “exotic animal” and “wild animal ...

With new research showing that raccoons are evolving to become increasingly domesticated, you might be wondering if you can adopt one as a pet. And what about other exotic animals? Can you keep a ...