(A) For the purpose of this section, a
WILD, EXOTIC, OR DANGEROUS ANIMAL means an animal of the larger variety which is usually not a domestic animal and which can normally be found in the wild state, with or without mean or vicious propensities, including, but not limited to, lions, tigers, leopards, panthers, bears, wolves, alligators, crocodiles, apes, foxes, elephants, rhinoceroses, and all forms of poisonous or large snakes or reptiles, including those considered dangerous such as boas and pythons, lynxes, raccoons, skunks, monkeys, and other like animals.
(B) It is unlawful to keep or harbor any wild, exotic, or dangerous animal in the city limits as a pet or for display or for exhibition purposes, whether gratuitously or for a fee, except as provided in this section.
(C) This section shall not be construed to apply to zoological parks or zoos, performing animal exhibitions, or circuses licensed by the city.
(Prior Code, § 4-150) (Ord. 1071, passed 1-12-1982) Penalty, see § 90.999