What Exotic Pets Can I Own in Georgia?

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

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Relevant Exotic Pet Laws for Georgia

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

 

Are Pet Foxes Legal In Georgia?

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

Are Arctic Foxes Legal In Georgia?

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

Are Red Foxes Legal In Georgia?

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

Are Fennec Foxes Legal In Georgia?

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

Are Pale Foxes Legal In Georgia?

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

Are Gray Foxes Legal In Georgia?

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

Are Tanuki's/Raccoon Dogs Legal In Georgia?

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

Are Mink Legal in Georgia?

No, pet mink are not legal in Georgia. You cannot keep a mink as a pet in Georgia.

Are Raccoons Legal In Georgia?

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

Are Coyotes Legal In Georgia?

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

Are Coydogs Legal In Georgia?

No, pet coydogs are not legal in Georgia. You cannot keep a coydog as a pet in Georgia.

Are Lynx Legal in Georgia?

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

Are Bobcats Legal In Georgia?

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

Are Wolf Dogs Legal In Georgia?

No, pet wolfdogs are not legal in Georgia. You cannot keep a wolf dog as a pet in Georgia. 

Are Servals Legal In Georgia?

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

Are Savannah Cats Legal In Georgia?

No, pet Savannah Cats are not legal in Georgia. You cannot keep a Savannah Cat as a pet in Georgia. 

Are Asian Leopard Cats Legal in Georgia?

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

Are Bengal Cats Legal In Georgia?

Under certain circumstances, Bengal Cats are legal in Georgia.

You can keep a Bengal Cat as a pet in Georgia so long as the cat has been registered “in a national cat fancy organization as the domestic breed of Bengal cat” and “such registration shall not include any animal less than four generations removed from an Asian leopard cat.” – Georgia Code § 27-5-5.

 

Are Skunks Legal In Georgia?

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

Are Opossums Legal In Georgia?

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

Are Bats Legal In Georgia?

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

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