El Paso County Animal Services and Colorado Parks and Wildlife regulate exotic and wild animal ownership. Colorado law prohibits ownership of certain dangerous wildlife species, and county regulations restrict keeping wild or exotic animals.
Ownership of exotic animals in unincorporated El Paso County is governed by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and El Paso County Animal Services. Colorado Revised Statutes §33-6-113 prohibits the possession of certain wild animals including large cats, wolves, bears, venomous reptiles, and other dangerous species without a specialized permit. El Paso County Animal Services may investigate complaints about exotic animals being kept as pets. Commonly 'exotic' but legal pets in Colorado include certain reptiles, ferrets (legal in CO), and some bird species. Wolf-dog hybrids are a gray area and owners should consult CPW for current regulations.
Possession of prohibited wildlife: CPW citation, misdemeanor, animal seizure; fines up to $10,000 for serious violations.
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