Exotic pet laws in Arkansas
Every animal in our directory, checked against Arkansas Game and Fish Commission rules and Arkansas statute. Click any animal for the full entry — the exact law, penalties, permits, and local caveats.
All animals: status at a glance
| Animal | Status | Statute | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raccoon | Legal | AGFC Code 09.14 | 2026-07-03 |
| Monkey | Partly Legal | AGFC Addenda R1.02 & R1.03 | 2026-07-03 |
| Serval | Permit Required | AGFC Addendum R1.02 | 2026-07-03 |
| Fennec Fox | Banned | AGFC Addendum R1.01(C) | 2026-07-03 |
| Sugar Glider | Legal | AGFC Addendum R1.01 | 2026-07-03 |
| Hedgehog | Legal | AGFC Code ch. 09 (hedgehogs not restricted) | 2026-07-13 |
| Ferret | Legal | AGFC Captive Wildlife Rules (domestic ferret not covered) | 2026-07-13 |
Animals banned in Arkansas
- Fennec Fox — Not on any AGFC list — 'prohibited until evaluated'
Permit-required animals in Arkansas
- Serval — Serval is on AGFC's permit-required list (Addendum R1.02)
Partly legal in Arkansas (local restrictions apply)
- Monkey — Small monkeys permit-required; apes, baboons, macaques prohibited
Legal without a permit in Arkansas
- Raccoon — Up to six per household allowed as pets under AGFC Code 09.14
- Sugar Glider — Listed as unrestricted (Addendum R1.01) — no permit needed
- Hedgehog — Legal — hedgehogs are not restricted by AGFC's captive wildlife rules
- Ferret — Legal — treated as a domestic pet, outside Game & Fish captive wildlife rules
How Arkansas regulates exotic pets
Primary authority sits with Arkansas Game and Fish Commission. Statewide statute sets the floor; cities and counties frequently layer stricter bans on top, so always check your municipal code as well as the entries above.
Research directory, not legal advice. Verify current rules with Arkansas Game and Fish Commission before acquiring any animal.