Baton Rouge follows Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries regulations on exotic animal ownership. Certain dangerous wild animals require permits. Louisiana allows ferrets and some exotic pets banned in other states.
Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) regulates exotic animal ownership. Certain inherently dangerous animals including large cats, bears, and primates require permits under Louisiana law. Unlike California, Louisiana allows ferrets and hedgehogs as pets. The city-parish may impose additional restrictions on keeping wild or dangerous animals within city-parish limits under nuisance ordinances. Common exotic pets including reptiles, small mammals, and birds are generally permitted. Livestock keeping in residential areas is subject to UDC zoning restrictions.
Keeping regulated exotic animals without proper permits results in LDWF enforcement action and potential animal confiscation.
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