The keeping of wild animals within any area of the county is hereby prohibited and declared to be unlawful. This section shall not apply to any zoological garden accredited by the American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums, appropriately licensed theatrical exhibits, carnivals or circuses, any authorized wildlife rehabilitation or licensed veterinary hospital for the purpose of treating injured animals, or any federally licensed research institution.
(1976 Code, § 4-4; Am. Ord. 97-24, passed 9-16-97)
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Cross reference:
Penalty for violation, see § 51.999