Is it legal to own a serval in Wyoming?
The short answer
It's unclear. Wyoming's Chapter 10 quick-reference guide doesn't list the serval by name, and applications are reviewed case-by-case. Non-native exotic cats can fall outside Wyoming's statutory definition of wildlife, which may leave them unregulated by Game & Fish - but that isn't spelled out for servals, so confirm before assuming.
What Wyoming law says
WGFC Regulation Chapter 10 governs live warm-blooded wildlife; the serval isn't named in the quick-reference table, and species outside Wyoming's wildlife definition may not require a Chapter 10 permit. Wyoming Game & Fish reviews each possession/importation application individually.
Which agency regulates servals in Wyoming
Wyoming Game & Fish Department is the authority for serval (Leptailurus serval) possession in Wyoming.
Is there a permit for pet servals?
Yes — the Chapter 10 permit (if classified as wildlife) - case-by-case, issued by Wyoming Game & Fish Department.
Penalties and enforcement
Possessing regulated wildlife without a required permit carries penalties and seizure.
Local city and county rules
Confirm directly with your local game warden; the Livestock Board, Dept. of Health, and local ordinances may also apply.
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
Can I own a serval in Wyoming?
Unclear - it's not named in the Chapter 10 guide. Contact Wyoming Game & Fish, since applications are reviewed case-by-case and exotic-cat status may hinge on the wildlife definition.
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 serval 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.