Exotic Pets: Palm Springs vs Temecula

Palm Springs follows California Code of Regulations Title 14 §671 and California Fish and Game Code §2118, which prohibit private ownership of most exotic animals including large cats, wolves, wolf hybrids, monkeys, ferrets, sugar gliders, hedgehogs, and venomous reptiles. Palm Springs Municipal Code Chapter 10.80 adds local restrictions, and violations are enforced by California Department of Fish and Wildlife and Riverside County Animal Services.

California Fish & Game Code §2118 and Title 14 CCR §671 prohibit possession of most non-domestic mammals, large reptiles, primates, and certain birds without a special permit. Temecula follows state law — wolves, large cats, primates, venomous reptiles, and many native species are banned. Common pets like ferrets are also illegal in California. Rabbits, hamsters, guinea pigs, and most aquarium fish are permitted.