Exotic pet laws in Oregon
Every animal in our directory, checked against Oregon Dept. of Agriculture / ODFW rules and Oregon 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 | Banned | OAR ch. 635 (wildlife holding) | 2026-07-03 |
| Monkey | Banned | ORS 609.305–.335 (exotic animals) | 2026-07-03 |
| Serval | Banned | ORS 609.305–.335 (non-native felines) | 2026-07-03 |
| Fennec Fox | Banned | ORS 609.305–.335 (non-native canines) | 2026-07-03 |
| Sugar Glider | Legal | Outside ORS 609.305 categories | 2026-07-03 |
| Hedgehog | Legal | ORS 609.305 (hedgehogs not an 'exotic animal') | 2026-07-13 |
| Ferret | Legal | ORS 609.305 (ferrets not 'exotic animals') | 2026-07-13 |
Animals banned in Oregon
- Raccoon — Protected native wildlife — no pet pathway
- Monkey — 'Exotic animal' — new pet permits ended in 2010; primates closed to private ownership
- Serval — Non-native cats are 'exotic animals' — banned as pets since 2010
- Fennec Fox — Non-native canines are 'exotic animals' — banned as pets
Legal without a permit in Oregon
- Sugar Glider — Outside the exotic animal definition — legal, no permit
- Hedgehog — Legal — hedgehogs are not 'exotic animals' under ORS 609.305
- Ferret — Legal — not an 'exotic animal' under ORS 609.305 and not ODFW-prohibited
How Oregon regulates exotic pets
Primary authority sits with Oregon Dept. of Agriculture / ODFW. 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 Oregon Dept. of Agriculture / ODFW before acquiring any animal.