Georgia Regulations on Wild and Exotic Felines

Department of Natural Resources
2109 US Highway 278
SE Social Circle, GA 30025
770-761-3044

State Web Site: http://www.state.ga.us/
Department Web Site: http://www.ganet.org/dnr/

Short Summary: Wildlife Exhibition permit - must be 18, must be USDA licensed, must have cages with scientific names posted, must conduct a minimum 12 hours education per year, special requirements for rabies prone animals - bats, coyotes, foxes, bobcats. Have specifications for humane handling, care, confinement and transportation of wildlife. Rehabilitation permit - has caging and housing, veterinary, handling requirements.

Wild Animal License - Must be USDA licensed as breeder, dealer or exhibitor, must have insurance voucher for large felines - panthera species, snow leopard, cougar or cheetah, must have proof that no local ordinances forbid holding wildlife. Has regulation that specifies humane handling, care, confinement and transportation of wildlife.

No permits issued for non-commercial possession of wild felines, i.e. no pets allowed.