7.32 — WILD ANIMALS

It is unlawful for any person to keep any wild animal. (Ord. 6268 § 1, 2020)

This chapter shall not apply to any of the following:

• A. Persons who use wild animals for diagnostic or research purposes, when the use has been approved by the state pursuant to applicable law;

• B. Persons who use wild animals for teaching purposes in recognized educational institutions;

• C. Veterinarians who keep wild animals for boarding or treatment;

• D. Persons operating game farms or game breeding establishments licensed by the state;

• E. Persons operating nonprofit zoological gardens open to the public;

• F. Persons operating commercial establishments which sell animals and maintain wild animals solely at their places of business;

• G. Persons who use wild animals for circus or entertainment purposes. (Ord. 6268 § 1, 2020)