Wichita, KS Animal Ordinances: Exotic Pets (2026)

It is unlawful to exhibit, keep, maintain, control, harbor or possess dangerous wild animals, wild animals, or exotic animals within the corporate limits of the city except in accordance with the provisions of this section.(b)Dangerous wild animals, wild animals, and exotic animal are allowed within the city only under the following circumstances:1.During exhibitions when under the direct supervision and presence of a person with the appropriate USDA license and in accordance with the requirements of Section 6.08.030;2.While being transported directly to or from a USDA licensed facility when under the direct supervision and presence of a person with the appropriate USDA license and in accordance with the requirements of Section 6.08.040;3.While being transported directly to or from a veterinary clinic when under the direct supervision and presence of a person with the appropriate USDA license and in accordance with the requirements of Section 6.08.040; or4.While being held at a veterinary clinic. (Ord. No. 50-600, § 12, 10-10-17)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 50-600, § 12, adopted Oct. 10, 2017, repealed the former § 6.08.020 and enacted a new § 6.08.020 as set out herein. The former § 6.08.020 pertained to presence in the city prohibited—exceptions and derived from (Ord. No. 44-281 § 2; Ord. No. 47-286, § 2, adopted Nov. 14, 2006.