Minnesota Regulations on Wild and Exotic Felines

Department of Natural Resources
P.O. Box 20
St. Paul, MN 55155
651-296-0706

State Web Site: http://www.state.mn.us/
Department Web Site: http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/

Short Summary: As of January 2005, acquiring exotic felines for pets is illegal. All exisiting felines must be registered with county and state. Persons possessing a registered regulated animal may replace the regulated animal if it dies, but may replace it only once.

Accredited zoos, wildlife sanctuaries, licensed game farms with the Department of Natural Resources,  persons with a permit issued by the Department, research or medical institutions, circus, rodeo, or fair may possess or breed wild felines.