Minnesota bans private possession of "regulated animals" — big cats, bears, and primates — statewide under Section 346.155, on top of local rules. Scott County cities also restrict animals unsuited to residential keeping. Native wildlife is managed by the Minnesota DNR.
Minnesota regulates dangerous exotics at the state level. Minnesota Statutes Section 346.155 makes it unlawful to possess a regulated animal, which covers all large cats, bears, and nonhuman primates, and bars acquiring or breeding them after January 1, 2005, with narrow exceptions for USDA-licensed facilities, accredited zoos, and sanctuaries. Shakopee, Savage, and Prior Lake add local prohibitions and nuisance rules for animals not suited to a residential lot. Native and game species are managed by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Before acquiring any unusual animal, confirm both the state law and your city ordinance, because an escaped exotic is a public-safety emergency.
Possessing a prohibited regulated animal can bring confiscation, state penalties, and charges under Section 346.155, plus local citations. The owner is liable for any harm an escaped animal causes.
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