Kangaroos, monkeys, and crocodiles: What animals can be legally kept in Maine

By TravelWiseSep 5, 2023 14:03 PMNews
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You can have exotic animals in Maine. Source: Pexels

If you are a fan of exotic animals, but it is illegal to keep them in your city, feel free to move to Maine, USA. Provided your pets are comfortable, you can get a permit to keep a wide variety of animals.

To do this, you just need to fill out the documents and prepare for a new tenant. You can find out what kind of pets you can have in Maine on the website.

Kangaroos

It's hard to imagine this exotic animal in your backyard. However, some particularly brave fans of these beauties may try to share their home with them.

Kangaroos can be kept in Mena. Source: Freepik
Kangaroos can be kept in Mena. Source: Freepik

Crocodile

Do you have a pond on your property? Why not place a real crocodile there instead of fish or decorations? Snakes, lizards, iguana: you can have them all.

Elephants, giraffes, rhinos

All of these natives of African countries can become your companions, but it's hard to imagine what conditions you need to create for them.

Primates

Having a monkey in the house is unusual but quite possible. They are easy to train, but there can be more harm from such pets.

Having a monkey in the house is unusual but quite possible. Source: Pexels
Having a monkey in the house is unusual but quite possible. Source: Pexels

Seals, walruses

You will need a lot of water. However, it is possible to have a seal or walrus hypothetically.

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