Exotic pet laws in Wyoming
Every animal in our directory, checked against Wyoming Game & Fish Department (Chapter 10, live warm-blooded wildlife) rules and Wyoming 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 | WGFC Regulation Chapter 10 (raccoon - possession allowed, importation prohibited) | 2026-07-03 |
| Monkey | Banned | WGFC Regulation Chapter 10 (Monkey / Primate - possession not allowed) | 2026-07-03 |
| Serval | Unclear | WGFC Regulation Chapter 10 (serval not named in quick-reference) | 2026-07-03 |
| Fennec Fox | Unclear | WGFC Regulation Chapter 10 (fennec fox not named | 2026-07-03 |
| Sugar Glider | Legal | WGFC Regulation Chapter 10 (Sugar Glider - possession allowed, no permit) | 2026-07-03 |
| Hedgehog | Legal | WGF Commission Reg. ch. 10 (hedgehog: possession allowed, no permit) | 2026-07-13 |
| Ferret | Legal | Wyo. Stat. §23-1-101 (ferrets not 'living wildlife') | 2026-07-13 |
Animals banned in Wyoming
- Monkey — Chapter 10 guide: monkeys and primates 'possession not allowed'
Legal without a permit in Wyoming
- Raccoon — Possession allowed with no Chapter 10 permit; importation prohibited
- Sugar Glider — Chapter 10 guide: possession allowed, no permit required
- Hedgehog — Legal — WGFD lists domestic hedgehogs as possession-allowed with no Chapter 10 permit
- Ferret — Legal — domestic ferrets fall outside 'living wildlife' under Game & Fish law
How Wyoming regulates exotic pets
Primary authority sits with Wyoming Game & Fish Department (Chapter 10, live warm-blooded wildlife). 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 Wyoming Game & Fish Department (Chapter 10, live warm-blooded wildlife) before acquiring any animal.