Exotic pet laws in Utah

Every animal in our directory, checked against Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (Rule R657-3b); raccoons via Utah Dept. of Agriculture and Food (R58-14) rules and Utah statute. Click any animal for the full entry — the exact law, penalties, permits, and local caveats.

All animals: status at a glance

AnimalStatusStatuteVerified
RaccoonBannedUtah Code 4-23-112026-07-03
MonkeyBannedUtah Admin. Code R657-3b2026-07-03
ServalBannedUtah Admin. Code R657-3b2026-07-03
Fennec FoxPermit RequiredUtah Admin. Code R657-3b2026-07-03
Sugar GliderLegalUtah Admin. Code R657-3b2026-07-03
HedgehogLegalUtah Admin. Code R657-3 (white-bellied hedgehog noncontrolled)2026-07-13
FerretLegalUtah Admin. Code R657-3 (domestic ferret not controlled)2026-07-13

Animals banned in Utah

  • Raccoon — Prohibited under the Ag damage rule R58-14 - no personal-pet permits
  • Monkey — Order Primates listed as prohibited - personal possession not authorized
  • Serval — Unlisted - default 'presumed prohibited'; DWR won't authorize servals as pets

Permit-required animals in Utah

  • Fennec Fox — Listed as a Controlled mammal - legal with a DWR certificate of registration

Legal without a permit in Utah

  • Sugar Glider — Listed among domestic mammals not covered by the rule - legal, no permit
  • Hedgehog — Legal — white-bellied (African pygmy) hedgehogs are noncontrolled in Utah
  • Ferret — Legal — not classified as controlled wildlife by Utah DWR

How Utah regulates exotic pets

Primary authority sits with Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (Rule R657-3b); raccoons via Utah Dept. of Agriculture and Food (R58-14). 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 Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (Rule R657-3b); raccoons via Utah Dept. of Agriculture and Food (R58-14) before acquiring any animal.