Rules and Regulations Of Owning Exotic Animals In Colorado?

Question

We have a large amount of land in colorado..We are looking to put in some exotic animals for our own pleasure..just to have.. We are able to take care of them but cannot for the life of me find the specifics of what license you have to have to do this and what animals you can and cannot have .Please dont link me to the dept of wildlife here I cannot find what i want here.. So please let me know if you know.Also wanted ideas for different unsual animals that might be fun to have.We have a five foot electric fence all over the property and facilities here to house the animals..If you have any suggestions and know the rules here for sure about the animals and such please let me know..This isnt for commercial purposes only for us to love and take care of.. Thanks in advance..

Answer 1

There are federal and state regulations. I suggest that you read the info provided at the following site:

I copied and pasted this for you from the site below:
Colorado law prohibits the taking, hunting, or possession of animals deemed property of the state or wildlife taken in violation of state, federal, or non-U.S. law (including bald and golden eagles), resulting in a misdemeanor with up to one year in jail and fines. Further, there is an additional penalty for the taking of "big game" species. It is also ILLEGAL to have in one's possession any NONNATIVE OR EXOTIC species.

Answer 2

In Colorado, you have severe winters to deal with, so most of the animals of African origin that I was thinking of wouldn't be too great. Ostriches are out too, since I don't think they could take the cold. Some good candidates might be creatures like Yaks or Llamas or Alpacas. If you could find a mating pair, the Yeti might be good for a laugh. I can imagine the signs you could post along the highway for people to be careful not to hit your Yetis. You should get a book from a local library (I know it is remote from your other post) about animals and see which ones can tollerate the change of seasons you have. You might find some really cool ones.