South Dakota Regulations on Wild and Exotic Felines

Animal Industry Board
411 South Fort Street
Pierre, SD 57501
605-773-3321

State Web Site: http://www.state.sd.us/
Department Web Site: http://www.state.sd.us/aib/

Short Summary: Must apply for annual Captive Non-Domestic Animal permit. Facility must be built and approved before issuing permit. Permit fee is $10.00 per animal, maximum of $100.00. State issues Import permit and it may be granted by telephone.

Zoo permit is also $10.00 per animal up to $100 maximum and allows the possession of any non-domestic mammal. Applicants must be non-profit exhibitors.