Naperville prohibits keeping wild animals as pets or for display without a State of Illinois permit under Title 10, Chapter 4. The city follows state wildlife regulations. Exotic animal permits are strictly regulated.
Under Naperville Municipal Code Title 10, Chapter 4, Section 10-4-15, no person shall keep or permit to be kept on their premises any wild animal as a pet or for display or exhibition purposes unless they have obtained a State of Illinois permit. The definition of wild animals includes species not traditionally domesticated such as large reptiles, primates, big cats, wolves, bears, and venomous snakes. The Illinois Dangerous Animals Act (720 ILCS 585) further regulates ownership of dangerous animals statewide. Common pets like dogs, cats, and small caged animals (hamsters, guinea pigs, rabbits) are permitted. Ferrets are legal in Illinois. Potbelly pigs may be subject to the livestock provisions of the zoning code.
Keeping a wild animal without a state permit: code violation with fines and potential animal seizure. Dangerous animal violations may also trigger state-level penalties under 720 ILCS 585.
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