{"id":176314,"date":"2022-07-16T08:03:23","date_gmt":"2022-07-16T08:03:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-exotic-animals-are-legal-in-michigan\/"},"modified":"2022-07-16T08:03:23","modified_gmt":"2022-07-16T08:03:23","slug":"what-exotic-animals-are-legal-in-michigan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-exotic-animals-are-legal-in-michigan\/","title":{"rendered":"What exotic animals are legal in Michigan?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-exotic-animals-are-legal-in-michigan\/#What_exotic_animals_are_legal_in_Michigan\" title=\"What exotic animals are legal in Michigan?\">What exotic animals are legal in Michigan?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-exotic-animals-are-legal-in-michigan\/#Is_it_legal_to_own_a_monkey_in_Michigan\" title=\"Is it legal to own a monkey in Michigan?\">Is it legal to own a monkey in Michigan?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-exotic-animals-are-legal-in-michigan\/#Can_you_own_a_red_panda_in_Michigan\" title=\"Can you own a red panda in Michigan?\">Can you own a red panda in Michigan?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-exotic-animals-are-legal-in-michigan\/#Can_you_own_a_kangaroo_in_Michigan\" title=\"Can you own a kangaroo in Michigan?\">Can you own a kangaroo in Michigan?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-exotic-animals-are-legal-in-michigan\/#What_exotic_pets_are_illegal_in_Michigan\" title=\"What exotic pets are illegal in Michigan?\">What exotic pets are illegal in Michigan?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-exotic-animals-are-legal-in-michigan\/#What_is_the_most_exotic_legal_pet\" title=\"What is the most exotic legal pet?\">What is the most exotic legal pet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-exotic-animals-are-legal-in-michigan\/#Is_it_legal_to_own_a_kangaroo_in_Michigan\" title=\"Is it legal to own a kangaroo in Michigan?\">Is it legal to own a kangaroo in Michigan?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-exotic-animals-are-legal-in-michigan\/#Can_I_own_a_monkey_in_Michigan\" title=\"Can I own a monkey in Michigan?\">Can I own a monkey in Michigan?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-exotic-animals-are-legal-in-michigan\/#How_do_I_get_a_monkey_permit_in_Michigan\" title=\"How do I get a monkey permit in Michigan?\">How do I get a monkey permit in Michigan?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-exotic-animals-are-legal-in-michigan\/#How_much_is_a_monkey_in_Michigan\" title=\"How much is a monkey in Michigan?\">How much is a monkey in Michigan?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-exotic-animals-are-legal-in-michigan\/#What_US_states_allow_you_to_own_a_monkey\" title=\"What US states allow you to own a monkey?\">What US states allow you to own a monkey?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-exotic-animals-are-legal-in-michigan\/#Can_I_have_a_red_panda_as_a_pet\" title=\"Can I have a red panda as a pet?\">Can I have a red panda as a pet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-exotic-animals-are-legal-in-michigan\/#What_exotic_animals_can_you_own_in_Michigan\" title=\"What exotic animals can you own in Michigan?\">What exotic animals can you own in Michigan?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-exotic-animals-are-legal-in-michigan\/#What_animals_are_illegal_to_own_in_Michigan\" title=\"What animals are illegal to own in Michigan?\">What animals are illegal to own in Michigan?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-exotic-animals-are-legal-in-michigan\/#What_states_can_you_own_a_kangaroo\" title=\"What states can you own a kangaroo?\">What states can you own a kangaroo?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-exotic-animals-are-legal-in-michigan\/#How_much_is_a_pet_kangaroo\" title=\"How much is a pet kangaroo?\">How much is a pet kangaroo?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-exotic-animals-are-legal-in-michigan\/#Can_I_have_a_pet_kangaroo\" title=\"Can I have a pet kangaroo?\">Can I have a pet kangaroo?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-exotic-animals-are-legal-in-michigan\/#What_is_the_rarest_exotic_pet\" title=\"What is the rarest exotic pet?\">What is the rarest exotic pet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-exotic-animals-are-legal-in-michigan\/#What_is_the_biggest_legal_pet\" title=\"What is the biggest legal pet?\">What is the biggest legal pet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-exotic-animals-are-legal-in-michigan\/#What_is_the_most_popular_exotic_pet\" title=\"What is the most popular exotic pet?\">What is the most popular exotic pet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-exotic-animals-are-legal-in-michigan\/#What_is_the_most_unique_pet\" title=\"What is the most unique pet?\">What is the most unique pet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-exotic-animals-are-legal-in-michigan\/#How_much_does_a_kangaroo_cost\" title=\"How much does a kangaroo cost?\">How much does a kangaroo cost?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-exotic-animals-are-legal-in-michigan\/#Can_you_own_a_baby_monkey_in_Michigan\" title=\"Can you own a baby monkey in Michigan?\">Can you own a baby monkey in Michigan?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-exotic-animals-are-legal-in-michigan\/#How_much_does_a_monkey_cost_in_Michigan\" title=\"How much does a monkey cost in Michigan?\">How much does a monkey cost in Michigan?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-exotic-animals-are-legal-in-michigan\/#How_do_I_get_a_permit_to_own_a_monkey_in_Michigan\" title=\"How do I get a permit to own a monkey in Michigan?\">How do I get a permit to own a monkey in Michigan?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_exotic_animals_are_legal_in_Michigan\"><\/span>What exotic animals are legal in Michigan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Unique Pets You Can Own In Michigan<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gators (Kinda) Canva. Gators (Kinda)  <\/li>\n<li>Fennec Fox. Getty Images. Fennec Fox.  <\/li>\n<li>Sugar Glider. Canva. Sugar Glider.  <\/li>\n<li>Skunks! karlumbriaco \/ Getty Stock \/ ThinkStock. Skunks!  <\/li>\n<li>Rare Blue Macaw. Canva. Rare Blue Macaw.  <\/li>\n<li>Hedgehogs. Canva. Hedgehogs.  <\/li>\n<li>Chinchilla. Canva. Chinchilla.  <\/li>\n<li>Red Fox. Canva. Red Fox.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_legal_to_own_a_monkey_in_Michigan\"><\/span>Is it legal to own a monkey in Michigan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Currently, the state of Michigan does not regulate private ownership of NHPs. Contrary to information published on several websites, <b>Michigan does not require a permit to obtain a monkey or ape<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_own_a_red_panda_in_Michigan\"><\/span>Can you own a red panda in Michigan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>IT IS ILLEGAL!<\/b> Being an endangered species, it is illegal to trade in them.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_own_a_kangaroo_in_Michigan\"><\/span>Can you own a kangaroo in Michigan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In Illinois, Idaho, Maine, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Washington, West Virginia, and Wisconsin <b>it is legal to keep a kangaroo as a pet, while in the rest of the US it is completely illegal.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_exotic_pets_are_illegal_in_Michigan\"><\/span>What exotic pets are illegal in Michigan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>An exotic animal is any animal that is not native to the United States. The possession of <b>wolf-dog hybrids, lions, tigers, cougars, cheetahs, leopards, jaguars, panthers, and bears is illegal in the state of Michigan.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_exotic_legal_pet\"><\/span>What is the most exotic legal pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>15 Exotic Animals That You can Legally Own<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Turtles.<\/li>\n<li>Tarantula.<\/li>\n<li>Dwarf Pigs.<\/li>\n<li>Hyacinth Macaw.<\/li>\n<li>Kinkajou.<\/li>\n<li>Squirrel Monkey.<\/li>\n<li>Capybara.<\/li>\n<li>Wallaby.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_legal_to_own_a_kangaroo_in_Michigan\"><\/span>Is it legal to own a kangaroo in Michigan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In Illinois, Idaho, Maine, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Washington, West Virginia, and Wisconsin <b>it is legal to keep a kangaroo as a pet, while in the rest of the US it is completely illegal.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_own_a_monkey_in_Michigan\"><\/span>Can I own a monkey in Michigan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Currently, the state of Michigan does not regulate private ownership of NHPs. Contrary to information published on several websites, <b>Michigan does not require a permit to obtain a monkey or ape<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_a_monkey_permit_in_Michigan\"><\/span>How do I get a monkey permit in Michigan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Unique Pets You Can Own In Michigan<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gators (Kinda) Canva. Gators (Kinda)  <\/li>\n<li>Fennec Fox. Getty Images. Fennec Fox.  <\/li>\n<li>Sugar Glider. Canva. Sugar Glider.  <\/li>\n<li>Skunks! karlumbriaco \/ Getty Stock \/ ThinkStock. Skunks!  <\/li>\n<li>Rare Blue Macaw. Canva. Rare Blue Macaw.  <\/li>\n<li>Hedgehogs. Canva. Hedgehogs.  <\/li>\n<li>Chinchilla. Canva. Chinchilla.  <\/li>\n<li>Red Fox. Canva. Red Fox.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_a_monkey_in_Michigan\"><\/span>How much is a monkey in Michigan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A permit is required for native wildlife species. <b>Contact the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Permit Specialist at 517-284-6210. The DNR permit number must be included on the CVI. Check local ordinances for any further regulations that may apply.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_US_states_allow_you_to_own_a_monkey\"><\/span>What US states allow you to own a monkey?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Pet monkeys typically cost <b>between $4,000 and $8,000 each. However, this will depend on the monkey&#8217;s age, rarity and temperament.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_have_a_red_panda_as_a_pet\"><\/span>Can I have a red panda as a pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The short answer is no. To start with, red pandas are an endangered species. For this reason, <b>it is illegal to own one. They also don&#8217;t make good pets because red pandas prefer to be in trees and use scent-marking to communicate.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_exotic_animals_can_you_own_in_Michigan\"><\/span>What exotic animals can you own in Michigan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Unique Pets You Can Own In Michigan<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gators (Kinda) Canva. Gators (Kinda)  <\/li>\n<li>Fennec Fox. Getty Images. Fennec Fox.  <\/li>\n<li>Sugar Glider. Canva. Sugar Glider.  <\/li>\n<li>Skunks! karlumbriaco \/ Getty Stock \/ ThinkStock. Skunks!  <\/li>\n<li>Rare Blue Macaw. Canva. Rare Blue Macaw.  <\/li>\n<li>Hedgehogs. Canva. Hedgehogs.  <\/li>\n<li>Chinchilla. Canva. Chinchilla.  <\/li>\n<li>Red Fox. Canva. Red Fox.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_animals_are_illegal_to_own_in_Michigan\"><\/span>What animals are illegal to own in Michigan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>General Information. An exotic animal is any animal that is not native to the United States. The possession of <b>wolf-dog hybrids, lions, tigers, cougars, cheetahs, leopards, jaguars, panthers, and bears is illegal in the state of Michigan.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_states_can_you_own_a_kangaroo\"><\/span>What states can you own a kangaroo?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In <b>Wisconsin, West Virginia and South Carolina, it&#8217;s legal to own a kangaroo without a permit. It&#8217;s more common to need a permit, like in Washington and Texas. But, in news that will come as no surprise to anyone, it&#8217;s illegal to own a kangaroo as a pet in the majority of the United States of America.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_a_pet_kangaroo\"><\/span>How much is a pet kangaroo?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>roughly $2,000 to $3,000<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_have_a_pet_kangaroo\"><\/span>Can I have a pet kangaroo?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Native mammals like kangaroos, quolls and sugar gliders <b>cannot be kept as pets in NSW. The best place for native animals is in the bush where they can live in their natural environment. Native mammals have special needs and do not thrive in confined domestic environments.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_rarest_exotic_pet\"><\/span>What is the rarest exotic pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Here Is A List Of Some Peculiar Pets:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Number 1  The Capybara.  <\/li>\n<li>Number 2  The Fennec Fox.  <\/li>\n<li>Number 3  The Squirrel Monkey.  <\/li>\n<li>Number 4  Stick Insects.  <\/li>\n<li>Number 5  Hedgehogs.  <\/li>\n<li>Number 6  Skunks.  <\/li>\n<li>Number 7  Pygmy Goats.  <\/li>\n<li>Number 8  The Spotted Genet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_biggest_legal_pet\"><\/span>What is the biggest legal pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>1. Capybara. <b>The Capybara is one of the largest rodents in the world and can weigh up to 140 pounds, but they sure are cute!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_popular_exotic_pet\"><\/span>What is the most popular exotic pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Breeds most frequently adopted as exotic pets include:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Madagascar hissing cockroaches.<\/li>\n<li>Praying mantises.<\/li>\n<li>Tarantulas.<\/li>\n<li>Scorpions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>01-Nov-2021<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_most_unique_pet\"><\/span>What is the most unique pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Bearing that in mind here are seven of the most unusual pets ever.<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ocelots: Once considered as a vulnerable species, Ocelots are essentially micro-leopards growing no bigger than the average domestic cat.  <\/li>\n<li>Fennec Foxes:  <\/li>\n<li>Sugar Gliders:  <\/li>\n<li>Chinchillas.  <\/li>\n<li>Degus.  <\/li>\n<li>Pogonas.  <\/li>\n<li>Hyacinth Macaws.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_a_kangaroo_cost\"><\/span>How much does a kangaroo cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>General Information. An exotic animal is any animal that is not native to the United States. The possession of <b>wolf-dog hybrids, lions, tigers, cougars, cheetahs, leopards, jaguars, panthers, and bears is illegal in the state of Michigan.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_own_a_baby_monkey_in_Michigan\"><\/span>Can you own a baby monkey in Michigan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A permit is required for native wildlife species. <b>Contact the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Permit Specialist at 517-284-6210. The DNR permit number must be included on the CVI. Check local ordinances for any further regulations that may apply.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_a_monkey_cost_in_Michigan\"><\/span>How much does a monkey cost in Michigan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Unique Pets You Can Own In Michigan<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gators (Kinda) Canva. Gators (Kinda)  <\/li>\n<li>Fennec Fox. Getty Images. Fennec Fox.  <\/li>\n<li>Sugar Glider. Canva. Sugar Glider.  <\/li>\n<li>Skunks! karlumbriaco \/ Getty Stock \/ ThinkStock. Skunks!  <\/li>\n<li>Rare Blue Macaw. Canva. Rare Blue Macaw.  <\/li>\n<li>Hedgehogs. Canva. Hedgehogs.  <\/li>\n<li>Chinchilla. Canva. Chinchilla.  <\/li>\n<li>Red Fox. Canva. Red Fox.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_get_a_permit_to_own_a_monkey_in_Michigan\"><\/span>How do I get a permit to own a monkey in Michigan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Currently, the state of Michigan does not regulate private ownership of NHPs. Contrary to information published on several websites, <b>Michigan does not require a permit to obtain a monkey or ape<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What exotic animals are legal in Michigan?Is it legal to own a monkey in Michigan?Can you own a red panda in Michigan?Can you own a kangaroo in Michigan?What exotic pets are illegal in Michigan?What is the most exotic legal pet?Is it legal to own a kangaroo in Michigan?Can I own a monkey&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-176314","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/176314"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=176314"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/176314\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=176314"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=176314"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=176314"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}