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Arizona allows a surprising range of exotic animals as pets — but the state also maintains one of the more extensive restricted wildlife lists in the country.
Virginia sits in a regulatory middle ground when it comes to exotic pet ownership — stricter than some states, more permissive than others.
Indiana sits in an unusual position among U.S.
Maryland draws a firm line when it comes to exotic pet ownership — and that line is drawn in state law, enforced by multiple agencies, and reinforced by county-level rules that can be even stricter than what the state allows.
Kentucky sits in a middle ground when it comes to exotic pet ownership — it is neither as permissive as some states nor as restrictive as others, but the rules are specific enough that buying the wrong animal can mean fines, seizure, or criminal charges.
Tennessee is one of the more nuanced states when it comes to exotic pet ownership.
Oregon is one of the more tightly regulated states in the country when it comes to exotic pet ownership — and the rules are more layered than most people expect.
Iowa sits in a middle ground when it comes to exotic pet ownership — it is neither the most permissive state in the country nor the most restrictive.
Colorado has some of the most nuanced exotic pet laws in the country — and the gap between what people assume is legal and what actually is can be surprisingly wide.
Maine draws a harder line on exotic pet ownership than nearly any other state in the country.
North Carolina is one of the few states in the country where you can theoretically keep a lion, a tiger, or a bear — depending entirely on your zip code.
Wisconsin has a reputation as one of the more permissive states in the country when it comes to exotic pet ownership — and that reputation is largely earned.
Louisiana sits in an interesting middle ground when it comes to exotic pet ownership — it is neither the most permissive state in the country nor the most restrictive.
Washington State sits in a frustrating middle ground for exotic pet enthusiasts.
Alabama surprises a lot of prospective exotic pet owners.
Missouri sits in an interesting middle ground when it comes to exotic pet ownership — more permissive than many states, but far from a free-for-all.
Utah is not a free-for-all when it comes to exotic pets — but it is far more permissive than many people expect.
Kansas sits in an interesting middle ground when it comes to exotic pet ownership.
Massachusetts has a reputation for strict rules, and its exotic pet regulations are no exception.
South Carolina gives exotic pet enthusiasts more freedom than most states — but that does not mean anything goes.
