Is it legal to own a monkey in Wyoming?
The short answer
No. Wyoming Game & Fish's Chapter 10 quick-reference guide lists both Monkey and Primate as possession not allowed, with no permit available. Wyoming does not offer a pet pathway for primates.
What Wyoming law says
Under WGFC Regulation Chapter 10, monkeys and primates are listed as not allowed for possession (no permit issued), reflecting Wyoming's treatment of these as unsuitable exotic wildlife.
Which agency regulates monkeys in Wyoming
Wyoming Game & Fish Department is the authority for monkey (Nonhuman primates) possession in Wyoming.
Is there a permit for pet monkeys?
No. There is no permit pathway that allows private pet ownership.
Penalties for owning a monkey illegally
Unlawful possession of live wildlife with penalties and seizure.
Local city and county rules
Statewide Chapter 10 controls; local rules can only be stricter.
Legal alternatives in Wyoming
- Sugar Glider in Wyoming — A palm-sized gliding marsupial, legal in most states but banned in a handful of cities and states.
- Raccoon in Wyoming — North America's masked native — intelligent, destructive, and a rabies-vector species in most states.
Frequently asked questions
Are any monkeys legal in Wyoming?
No - the Chapter 10 reference lists monkeys and primates as possession not allowed, with no permit.
Sources
More animals in Wyoming
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See all animals on the exotic pet laws in Wyoming page, or compare every state on the pet monkey laws by state page.
Last verified 2026-07-03 against the cited primary sources. This is a research directory, not legal advice — confirm current rules with Wyoming Game & Fish Department and your local animal-control authority before acquiring any animal.