What Exotic Pets are Legal in Utah?

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Curious about what exotic pets are legal in Utah? 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 Utah

Here are the actual laws exotic pet laws for the state of Utah. Please note that exotic pet laws are often unclear, and contacting your state’s game department is always the best bet to clarify. For the purpose of this article, we have personally reached out for needed clarification. 

Are Pet Foxes Legal In Utah?

Some species of fox are legal to keep as pets in Utah. For more information on individual species, please read below. 

Are Arctic Foxes Legal In Utah?

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

Are Red Foxes Legal In Utah?

Yes, pet red foxes are legal in state as long as they were born and raised in captivity. You do not need a permit to keep a captive bred red fox as a pet in Utah.

Are Fennec Foxes Legal In Utah?

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

Are Pale Foxes Legal In Utah?

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

Are Gray Foxes Legal In Utah?

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

Are Tanukis/Raccoon Dogs Legal In Utah?

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

Are Mink Legal in Utah?

Yes, pet mink are legal in Utah as long as they are from a domestic strain and were born and raised in captivity. You do not need a permit to keep a captive bred, domestic mink as a pet in Utah.

Are Raccoons Legal In Utah?

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

Are Coyotes Legal In Utah?

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

Are Coydogs Legal In Utah?

Yes, pet coydogs are legal in Utah. You do not need a permit to keep a coydog as a pet in Utah. 

Are Lynx Legal in Utah?

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

Are Bobcats Legal In Utah?

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

Are Wolfdogs Legal In Utah?

Yes, pet wolfdogs are legal in Utah. You do not need a permit to keep a wolfdog as a pet in Utah.

Are Servals Legal In Utah?

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

Are Savannah Cats Legal In Utah?

Yes, pet Savannah Cats are legal in Utah. You do not need a permit to keep a Savannah Cat as a pet in Utah. 

Are Asian Leopard Cats Legal in Utah?

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

Are Bengal Cats Legal In Utah?

Yes, Bengal cats are legal in Utah. You do not need a permit to keep a Bengal cat as a pet in Utah.

Are Skunks Legal In Utah?

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

Are Opossums Legal In Utah?

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

Are Bats Legal In Utah?

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

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