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Delaware sits in a legal middle ground when it comes to monkey ownership — it does not outright ban primates as pets, but it does not allow them freely either.
If you’ve been wondering whether you can own a monkey in Iowa, the short answer is no — and the state law behind that answer is both specific and strict.
If you have been wondering whether you can own a monkey in New Hampshire, the short answer is no — not as a private pet.
North Dakota has one of the more permissive frameworks for exotic animal ownership in the United States, but that does not mean bringing a monkey home is simple.
Idaho sits in an unusual middle ground when it comes to monkey ownership.
Hawaii is one of the strictest states in the country when it comes to exotic animal ownership — and monkeys sit firmly at the top of its prohibited list.
Alabama sits in a legally gray zone when it comes to monkey ownership — and that gray zone has gotten more people into trouble than they expected.
If you’ve been wondering whether you can keep a monkey as a pet in Maine, the short answer is no — not as a companion animal.
South Dakota sits in a legal gray zone when it comes to monkey ownership.
If you’ve been researching exotic pets and wondering whether you can own a monkey in Maryland, the short answer is no — and the law is unusually clear about it.
Utah draws a hard line when it comes to primate ownership.
Vermont has a reputation for independent living and a deep respect for the natural world — but when it comes to keeping a monkey as a pet, the state draws a firm line.
Alaska is one of the most wildlife-rich states in the country, but that abundance comes with some of the strictest animal possession laws in the nation.
Kansas sits in a small group of states where owning a monkey is not outright banned at the state level.
If you’ve ever wondered whether you can own a monkey in Louisiana, the short answer is no — not as a private pet.
Massachusetts has some of the strictest exotic animal laws in the country, and monkeys sit squarely at the center of those restrictions.
Nebraska sits in a rare category when it comes to primate ownership.
If you have been wondering whether you can own a monkey in New Mexico, the short answer is no — not as a private pet.
Montana is one of the most wildlife-rich states in the country, but that richness comes with firm legal boundaries — especially when it comes to exotic animals.
Connecticut has some of the most layered exotic animal laws in the northeastern United States, and monkeys sit right at the center of that legal complexity.
