(A) It shall be unlawful to any person to harbor or permit to harbor, any exotic or wild animal, except as authorized by law license in a zoo, circus, laboratory, veterinary clinic, or similar business.
(B) Definitions. For the purpose of this section, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
HARBOR. The act of owning, maintaining, or keeping an animal on any part of a person’s premises while providing food and/or shelter to that animal.
EXOTIC/WILD ANIMALS. Any undomesticated animal or any dangerous animal normally classified as wild. In addition, this specifically includes, but is not limited to, the following animals: non-domestically bred parrots, parakeets or other exotic birds, Canada geese, alligators, bears, birds of prey, monkeys, panthers, cougars, lions, wolves, coyotes, chimpanzees, venomous or constrictor reptiles, and wild felines. In addition, it shall include any hybrid between a wild animal and a domesticated animal, such as a hybrid between a dog and a wolf, a dog and a coyote, a cat and a bobcat, or other wild felines.
(Ord. 778-12-21, passed 12-20-21)