Exotic pets in Burlington County are governed by New Jersey state law, not the county. NJDEP Fish & Wildlife requires a permit to possess most exotic species, and "potentially dangerous species" such as primates, wild canids, and venomous snakes may not be kept as pets at all.
New Jersey regulates exotic-animal possession statewide through NJDEP Fish & Wildlife under N.J.A.C. 7:25-4, so the county sets no separate rule. A permit is required to possess exotic and nongame wildlife species, with a limited list of exempted species (e.g., budgies, cockatiels, hamsters, guinea pigs, certain reptiles). Species classified as "potentially dangerous" - defined as those capable of inflicting serious injury or becoming a menace to public health or wildlife - cannot be kept as pets or for hobby purposes; examples include primates, wallabies, wild canids (foxes), venomous snakes, and Quaker parrots. Municipalities may add their own restrictions, but the state permit framework is the baseline for anyone in Burlington County.
Enforced by NJDEP Fish & Wildlife: possessing a prohibited potentially dangerous species or an exotic without the required permit can result in seizure of the animal and civil penalties under state wildlife law.
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