Castle Rock regulates keeping wild and exotic animals under Municipal Code Title 6, and Colorado law bars private possession of most native wildlife and dangerous exotic species without a state license. Common household pets are allowed; big cats, primates, venomous reptiles and similar animals are effectively prohibited.
Under Municipal Code Title 6, animals kept in Town must be domestic pets or permitted livestock; keeping wild or dangerous exotic animals is restricted. Colorado Parks and Wildlife rules and CRS Title 33/35 prohibit private possession of native wildlife and many dangerous exotics (large cats, bears, wolves, primates, venomous reptiles) unless the keeper holds a specific state license. Residents wanting an unusual animal should confirm both Town code and CPW licensing before acquiring it. Standard cats, dogs, small caged pets, and code-compliant fowl or bees remain permitted.
Possessing a prohibited wild or exotic animal can lead to Town citations plus state wildlife charges, seizure of the animal, and fines.
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