Prohibited Animals
- Chimpanzees.
- Monkeys.
- Raccoons.
- Skunks.
- Sugar gliders.
- Any large cat or member of the family Felidae (cougars, jaguars, leopards, lions, ocelots, tigers)
- Any crossbreed or member of the family Canidae (dog/coyote, dog/wolf, coyotes, dingoes, jackals, wolves)
- Any red-eared turtle with a shell length of less than four inches.
In Minnesota, it's illegal to possess any wild cat, bear or primate (so no lions, tigers, cougars, bears, or monkeys), but it is still legal to buy them. It's sort of like the fireworks law. A lot of times keeping exotic animals and big cats as pets doesn't end well.
Florida Sloths are definitely legal in Florida if you get a permit for a Class 3 animal. There is no mention of sloths. Minnesota This state appears to only ban primates, big cats, and bears, which would obviously leave out sloths.
U.S. Cougar Range
Several hundred miles separate Minnesota from the nearest known self-sustaining breeding population of cougars, estimated to number around 250, in the Black Hills area of South Dakota and, to lesser extent, the North Dakota Badlands.Minneapolis residents can have four combined animals--cats, dogs, rabbits, or ferrets--over the age of four months. For example: Two cats and two dogs. Three dogs and one cat.
Raising a monkey around humans won't change its wild nature, and pet monkeys will never truly become domesticated. Pet monkeys often have a tendency to bite (and they have 32 teeth to deliver these nasty bites). While some monkeys are gentle, some are very aggressive.
No Monkeys Allowed
In 2012, 19 states had outright bans on private monkey ownership. They are 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.Michigan – You need a permit before you can own an owl. Minnesota – You can own an owl.
Even though keeping monkeys as pets is frowned upon—it can be difficult, costly, cruel, and dangerous—they are easily obtained from private breeders. Lemurs, tamarins, and marmosets run in the range of $1,500 to $2,500; rhesus macaques and baboons might cost $3,500; and spider monkeys tend to be around $6,000.
Fees
| Entitlements | Fee |
|---|
| Resident Broker/Dealer | $517.50 |
| Nonresident Broker/Dealer | $1,027.25 |
| Resident Exhibiting | $517.50 |
| Nonresident Exhibiting | $1,027.25 |
Monkeys cost between $4,000 and $8,000 each, depending on the monkey's age, rarity and temperament. Younger, more rare and friendlier monkeys tend to cost more.
Monkeys can carry parasites and zoonotic diseases that are dangerous to humans. They may seem to be in perfect health, but when they inevitably bite or scratch you, you may end up with a variety of health issues passed to you from your monkey that were dormant in the monkey's system.
And yet not only do animals sometimes fail to protect the young of their species — they often kill them themselves. Infanticide is disturbingly common in nature. It's typically committed by males that take over a pride or pack and kill whatever babies are present to make room for the ones they plan to father.
Tiny
monkeys are the
cutest.
13 Small Monkey Breeds With Big Cute Eyes (Some Can Be Pets!)
| Breed | Size |
|---|
| Macaques | 16-28” |
| Guenons | 16-22” |
| Vervet Monkeys | 16-20” |
| Capuchin Monkeys | 12-22” |
Even though keeping monkeys as pets is frowned upon—it can be difficult, costly, cruel, and dangerous—they are easily obtained from private breeders. Lemurs, tamarins, and marmosets run in the range of $1,500 to $2,500; rhesus macaques and baboons might cost $3,500; and spider monkeys tend to be around $6,000.
Guenons are also high maintenance. There are almost two dozen species of guenons; the green monkey, vervet, and grivet are the most popular species kept as pets. They thrive in large groups. To keep this animal as a pet, you would need to keep a troop of them.
Raccoons as pets in Minnesota is strictly prohibited, like the majority of the United States. Having a raccoon in your custody will result in a variety of misfortunes from outrageous fines and potential jail time to God knows what.
Reptile experts generally discourage keeping alligators as pets, especially in Minnesota, where the tropical animals aren't well suited for the cold weather. But mostly, alligators are a huge responsibility – literally.
Foxes don't make good pets. Although they are very rarely aggressive to humans, they may bite if distressed or panicked – which, as wild animals, they can become quite easily if in contact with people. “It's because they're so highly wired,” says Bowler.
Minnesota has a few of its own backyard owners and dealer-breeders. While private ownership of bears, most primates, and exotic cats like lions and tigers is prohibited in Minnesota, a DNR loophole exempts "native species" from the law. Some of these permissible animals are lynx, wolves, bobcats, and cougars.
The DNR does not require pet stores to be licensed for tropical, sub-tropical, saltwater species, fish that cannot survive in Minnesota waters, or goldfish.
Minnesota: African Crested Porcupine
Prohibited animals appear to be exclusively defined as primates, non-domesticated felines including hybrids, and bears. Rabies-vector laws or native animal prohibitions may possibly restrict skunks, raccoons, and foxes. Exotic rodents, however, should be legal under these rules.Any crossbreed or member of the family Canidae (dog/coyote, dog/wolf, coyotes, dingoes, jackals, wolves) Any red-eared turtle with a shell length of less than four inches. Any animal or species prohibited by Federal or Minnesota Law (Exotic Animal Law - Primates/Large Cats/Bear)
In Minnesota, it's illegal to possess any wild cat, bear or primate (so no lions, tigers, cougars, bears, or monkeys), but it is still legal to buy them. It's sort of like the fireworks law. A lot of times keeping exotic animals and big cats as pets doesn't end well.
Is it legal to own a pet squirrel in minnesota? no. you cannot keep a native species of wildlife as a pet in minnesota. Probably not, but when I lived in Minnesota, the squirrels were so tame that you could sometimes touch them.
These ten
exotic pets are legal to
own in many places in America, some of them just require a license.
These odd animals can truly make a great pet, but make sure to do lots of your own research.
- Capybara.
- Bearded Dragon.
- Fennec Fox.
- Wallaby.
- Chimpanzee.
- Hedgehog.
- Hyacinth Macaw.
- Chinchilla.
Minneapolis residents can have four combined animals--cats, dogs, rabbits, or ferrets--over the age of four months. For example: Two cats and two dogs. Three dogs and one cat.
In 2005, a Minnesota law took effect that made it illegal in most cases for people to possess several types of exotic animals, including felids (such as lions, tigers and ocelots), bears and nonhuman primates — or any hybrids thereof, called “regulated animals” in the statute.
It's legal to own a hedgehog in most states around the United States. However, there are a few places where it's still illegal--Pennsylvania, Hawaii, California, Georgia, and Maine--but you may be able to own one with a permit in these states.
