Delaware Regulations on Wild and Exotic Felines

Department of Agriculture
2320 South DuPont Highway
Dover, DE 19901
302-739-4811

State Web Site: http://www.delaware.gov/
Department Web Site: http://www.state.de.us/deptagri/index.htm

Short Summary: Must have permit to possess animals not native to state - has specific carnivore category. Permit approval requires a cage, and secondary enclosure (perimeter fence) positive control of animal and approval of permit application.

State issues Carnivore Class licenses to firms, dealers, pet shop operators, research centers, municipal zoos and traveling circuses.

For private possession of wildlife for pet purposes, state issue permits for lifetime for each individual. Private ownership of wild mammals requires animals be purchased where previous permits have been issued. Before permit is issued, it must be determined that animal will in no way poses a threat or nuisance to the public.