Las Vegas, NV Animal Ordinances: Exotic Pets (2026)

500 as any animal of a species found naturally in the wild state, whether or not it's native to Nevada or was raised in captivity, plus any hybrid of such an animal (cats of the species felis catus are excluded). 010 requires anyone keeping or exhibiting a wild animal, public or private, to first obtain a permit from the Animal Regulation Officer, who investigates what precautions are reasonable and necessary to protect public and animal health, safety and welfare before issuing it. Applications must include the type of animal, the applicant's experience handling it, the location and duration requested, a description of the animal's quarters, documentation from the Department of Community Development that the location complies with zoning, and a veterinarian's certificate that the animal is vaccinated and poses no health hazard.

A keep-only permit (no exhibition) costs a $25 fee plus a favorable inspection and requires the animal be microchipped and covered by at least $100,000 in liability insurance for as long as the permittee keeps the animal; an exhibition permit also costs $25 per inspected location but requires at least $1,000,000 in liability coverage for the exhibition period, with an added $25 fee for each additional location or added animals. 110 clarifies the permit scheme does not override the City's separate zoning or health regulations governing where wild animals may be kept. 110, processed through the same Notice of Infraction and Hearing Officer procedure used for other Title 7 violations.