🐔 Animal Ordinances/Exotic Pets

Exotic Pets: Orem vs Provo

How do exotic pets rules compare between Orem, UT and Provo, UT?

Orem and Provo have similar restriction levels.

Orem, UT

Utah County

Some Restrictions

Orem's animal control provisions restrict keeping wild or exotic animals. Utah Admin Code R657-3 governs reptile and amphibian ownership. Permits may be required by species. Wild-caught animals are prohibited.

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Provo, UT

Utah County

Some Restrictions

Utah regulates exotic wildlife ownership under Utah Admin Code R657-3. 'Exotic wildlife' means non-native wild species. Permits may be required depending on species. Provo City Code Title 8 defines exotic wildlife under animal control provisions.

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Key Facts Comparison

Fact	Orem	Provo
State Law	Utah Admin Code R657-3	Utah Admin Code R657-3
Wild-Caught	Prohibited	Prohibited
Permits	May be required by species	May be required by species
Contact	Orem Animal Control / UDWR	Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
Code	-	Provo City Code Title 8

Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.

Orem FAQ

Can I own an exotic pet in Orem?

What exotic animals are prohibited in Orem?

State Law: Utah Admin Code R657-3. Wild-Caught: Prohibited. Permits: May be required by species. Contact: Orem Animal Control / UDWR.

Provo FAQ

Can I own an exotic pet in Provo?

What exotic animals are prohibited in Provo?

Code: Provo City Code Title 8. State Law: Utah Admin Code R657-3. Permits: May be required by species. Wild-Caught: Prohibited.

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