What Exotic Pets Can I Own in Colorado?

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Curious about what exotic pets are legal in Colorado? Then read on! Please note that this is not an all inclusive list, but only includes animals we educate about here at Exotic Pet Wonderland. 

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Relevant Exotic Pet Laws for Colorado

Here are the actual laws exotic pet laws for the state of Colorado. Please note that exotic pet laws are often unclear, and contacting your state’s game department is always the best bet to clarify. 

https://cpw.state.co.us/Documents/RulesRegs/Regulations/Ch11.pdf

Are Pet Foxes Legal In Colorado?

No. No species of pet fox is legal in Colorado. For more information on individual species, please read below. 

Are Arctic Foxes Legal In Colorado?

No, pet arctic foxes are not legal in Colorado. You cannot keep an arctic fox as a pet in Colorado.

Are Red Foxes Legal In Colorado?

No, pet red foxes are not legal in Colorado. You cannot keep a red fox as a pet in Colorado.

Are Fennec Foxes Legal In Colorado?

No, pet fennec foxes are not legal in Colorado. You cannot keep a fennec fox as a pet in Colorado.

Are Pale Foxes Legal In Colorado?

No, pet pale foxes are not legal in Colorado. You cannot keep a pale fox as a pet in Colorado.

Are Gray Foxes Legal In Colorado?

No, pet gray foxes are not legal in Colorado. You cannot keep a gray fox as a pet in Colorado.

Are Tanuki's/Raccoon Dogs Legal In Colorado?

No, pet raccoon dogs/tanukis are not legal in Colorado, or an any other state. Read more information on why raccoon dogs are illegal everywhere here.

Are Mink Legal in Colorado?

Yes, pet mink are legal in Colorado. You do not need a permit to keep a mink as a pet in Colorado so long it is from a domesticated race aka from a fur farm, not from the wild. 

Are Raccoons Legal In Colorado?

No, pet raccoons are not legal in Colorado. You cannot keep a raccoon as a pet in Colorado.

Are Coyotes Legal In Colorado?

No, pet coyotes are not legal in Colorado. You cannot keep a coyote as a pet in Colorado.

Are Coydogs Legal In Colorado?

Yes, pet coydogs are legal in Colorado. You can keep a coydog as a pet in Colorado without a permit as all domestic/wild canine hybrids are exempt from license requirements.

Are Lynx Legal in Colorado?

No, pet lynx are not legal in Colorado. You cannot keep a Lynx as a pet in Colorado.

Are Bobcats Legal In Colorado?

No, pet bobcats are not legal in Colorado. You cannot keep a bobcat as a pet in Colorado.

Are Wolf Dogs Legal In Colorado?

Yes, pet wolf dogs are legal in Colorado. You can keep a wolf dog as a pet in Colorado without a permit as all domestic/wild canine hybrids are exempt from license requirements.

Are Servals Legal In Colorado?

No, pet servals are not legal in Colorado. You cannot keep a serval as a pet in Colorado.

Are Savannah Cats Legal In Colorado?

Yes, pet Savannah Cats are legal in Colorado. You can keep a Savannah Cat as a pet in Colorado without a permit as all domestic/wild feline hybrids are exempt from license requirements.

Are Asian Leopard Cats Legal in Colorado?

No, pet Asian leopard cats are not legal in Colorado. You cannot keep an Asian leopard cat as a pet in Colorado.

Are Bengal Cats Legal In Colorado?

Yes, pet Bengal Cats are legal in Colorado. You can keep a Bengal Cat as a pet in Colorado without a permit as all domestic/wild feline hybrids are exempt from license requirements.

Are Skunks Legal In Colorado?

No, pet skunks are not legal in Colorado. You cannot keep a skunk as a pet in Colorado.

Are Opossums Legal In Colorado?

No, pet opossums are not legal in Colorado. You cannot keep an opossum as a pet in Colorado.

Are Bats Legal In Colorado?

No, pet bats are not legal in Colorado. You cannot keep a bat as a pet in Colorado.

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