Babylon prohibits wild and exotic animals as pets under Town Code Chapter 79, aligning with NY Environmental Conservation Law 11-0512. Big cats, primates, venomous reptiles, and wolves are banned.
New York State ECL 11-0512 prohibits possession of wild animals including big cats, bears, primates, wolves, crocodilians, and venomous reptiles without a DEC license. Babylon additionally restricts farm animals in residential zones and prohibits roosters in densely populated areas. Ferrets are legal statewide (unlike NYC). Reptiles like ball pythons and bearded dragons are legal. Educational or licensed wildlife rehabilitation is exempt with DEC permit.
ECL violations up to 1,000 dollars per animal and confiscation. Town fines 250 to 500 dollars additional.
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