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 rehabilitator or licensed veterinary hospital for purposes of treating injured animals, or any federally licensed research institution.
(Ord. 2-96, passed 6-25-1996) Penalty, see § 90.99