Small spaces do not rule out having a memorable pet, as many small exotic pets thrive indoors and stay quiet enough to live with shared walls. These animals rely on compact enclosures instead of yards ...

In October 2025, a truck transporting 21 rhesus monkeys overturned on Interstate 59 north of Heidelberg, Mississippi. Several of the animals escaped into the surrounding rural area, prompting public ...

From tigers to giraffes, Florida’s exotic pet laws are strict. Here’s which animals are banned, which are allowed, and what permits you need.

Alabama’s exotic pet laws are stricter and more fragmented than many people expect. Instead of maintaining a single, ...

Tennessee’s exotic pet laws can be confusing for anyone considering owning an animal more unusual than a Chihuahua or a ...

A growing exotic pet trade has conservationists calling for stronger regulations to protect the reptiles, birds and other animals in the wild that are increasingly showing up for sale on internet ...

DEFOREST, Wis. — J&R Aquatic Animal Rescue is bringing exotic animals to DeForest on Saturday, along with hands-on learning.

Quick Take North Carolina regulates exotic animals differently from many other states. Instead of relying on a single statewide law that clearly defines which exotic animals can or cannot be kept as ...

The Exotic Pet Surrender Event gave more than a dozen pets a second chance. The surrendered animals included tortoises, turtles, snakes and birds. Organizers said all animals will be assessed and ...

Have you seen an adorable exotic pet in a TikTok recently? Before you bring that hedgehog home, here's what to know.