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Anoka County, MN Animal Ordinances: Exotic Pets (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified July 2026

Key Facts

Blaine ban
Nondomesticated animals prohibited
Named examples
Skunks, large cats
State law
Minn. Stat. 346.155
Banned statewide
Big cats, bears, primates
Penalty
Misdemeanor; seizure

Summary

Cities ban dangerous exotic pets. Blaine Sec. 14-217 prohibits keeping any nondomesticated animal, including skunks, large cats, and wild species. Minnesota also bars private ownership of regulated dangerous animals such as big cats, bears, and primates under Minn. Stat. 346.155.

These county ordinances apply to unincorporated areas of Anoka County. Incorporated cities within the county may have their own rules that take precedence over county-level regulations.

No person or entity shall keep, maintain or harbor within the city, any of the following animals: (1) Any animal or species prohibited by federal or state law. (2) Any nondomesticated animal or species, including, but not limited to, the following: a. Any skunk... b. Any large cat of the [cat family].

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Full Breakdown

Blaine City Code Sec. 14-217 makes it unlawful to keep, maintain, or harbor any animal prohibited by federal or state law, or any nondomesticated animal, expressly listing skunks and large cats of the cat family among banned species. Coon Rapids likewise restricts wild and dangerous animals under Title 6. Statewide, Minn. Stat. 346.155 prohibits possessing regulated animals (non-native big cats, bears, and most primates), with narrow grandfather and licensed-facility exceptions. Common domestic exotics like most caged birds, aquarium fish, and small reptiles are generally allowed, but venomous or dangerous species are not.

Violations & Fines

Keeping a prohibited animal is a misdemeanor in Blaine (Sec. 14-30); the animal may be seized and impounded. State violations under 346.155 carry seizure and civil penalties.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I own a big cat or monkey in Anoka County?
No. Minn. Stat. 346.155 bans private ownership of regulated big cats, bears, and most primates, and Blaine's code prohibits nondomesticated animals entirely.
Are pet reptiles or birds allowed?
Generally yes for common, non-dangerous domestic species. Venomous, wild, or prohibited species are banned under city code and state law; check your city for specifics.

Sources & Official References

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