10 animals that are illegal to keep as pets in New York State (2023)

 10 animals that are illegal to keep as pets in New York State. If you've been thinking about getting a pet, but are trying to fancy it, you may find yourself very limited in New York. There are quite a few animals that you cannot keep as pets in the state. According to Uappeal.org, New York law.

All lions, raccoon dogs, wolf dogs, and animals that are indistinguishable from wolves or coyotes except for scientific, educational, or exhibition purposes, or ancestral animals are prohibited under the Dangerous Wildlife License. (Rules and Conditions of New York Laws, Part 180) A permit is required for any coyote, coyote, coyote, coyote, fox, skunk, venomous reptile, raccoon, endangered species, or species in Section 11-536 (Endangered Species). (NYC 11-0511).

 In New York City, ferrets are prohibited, though they are allowed in other areas of the state. You can check out which animals are illegal to own as pets in the city here. Raccoons are also not allowed as pets. I've always wanted a raccoon as a pet (but I know realistically I'll never get one). They are smart little animals, but also very mischievous. I'll just watch it on Instagram. I found two pages of people who keep them as pets.

Primates are not allowed as pets in New York State. According to PetHelpful.com.

All primates are illegal as pets in New York, but kangaroos can make a similar alternative. They are actually in the raccoon family but they do have a fast prehensile tail and a monkey-like shape.

 If you are looking for an exotic pet that you can own in New York, there are quite a few, some of which I have never even heard of. You can check out the PetHelpful.com listing here.