(a) Public contact and exhibition. I love and respect all big cats. all you have to do is talk to someone that works at Walmart and say 'I want a tiger' They will then bring one out of the back of the store. Federal guidelines require that those 5 acres are surrounded by an 8 foot tall fence, which on 5 acres can easily run $8,000. It is illegal, and you will not be granted a license to own one. South Dakota will let you keep a bear on your property, but domestic pigs are prohibited. This often involves enacting and enforcing rules and regulations governing human activity in many areas - such as hunting and fishing, operating boats, possessing captive wildlife and dealing with nuisance animals. Large carnivores (lions, tigers, and bears) are illegal to own. From playing with otters to an up-close tiger encounter, the options are nearly endless! FindLaw reports you can’t own alligators without at least a permit — or at all — in many states. First of all, different states have different laws. No need to tear a humongous animal from its natural habitat and give it a sh*tty life in your house. Not to mention it would eventually maul you to death. 2) Yes, tigers can swim. In most cases, it is illegal to own an exotic pet and the states that allow it require a license. They have large cages that house Tigers, lions, and panthers. I got one yesterday. Florida law does not protect cubs under that weight limit, despite age. They had to get a license, and the state investigates them often. It is awesome. 1) I'm fairly certain that there's nowhere in the United States that you can own a "big cat" without an exotic pet license of some sort. There is also a limit of six animals per owner for bobcats, squirrels, rabbits, raccoons, quail, opossum, coyote, deer, red fox, and gray fox. The FWC is responsible for managing Florida's fish and wildlife resources for their long-term well-being and the benefit of people. These thrilling opportunities can … Many exceptions and qualifications apply to these exotic animal laws. I live in Florida. Yes, you can own a tiger as a pet in Texas but it's not recommended. 1 / 20. Owning a pet tiger is considered legal or is unregulated in eight states, all of which have rather lax regulatory laws concerning animal rights in general: North Carolina, Alabama, Delaware, Nevada, Oklahoma, South Carolina, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. Flickr/Anna Panáková It's amazing the number of animals, including the alligator, you can legally own with a permit in Florida. Not anyone can raise a tiger cub because not everyone is allowed to own a tiger cub. The people behind us have an exotic animal farm. Ownership of an animal obtained in another state must show verification it was legally acquired. So if you're planning the moat to be for anything but recreation on their behalf, they will laugh derisively at … Unless you own a zoo, you can't own a tiger. Florida law only allows contact up to 25 lbs for exotic cats. Back to Gallery In Texas we do things a little bit differently. In Arkansas, you can own bobcats, but not more than six at a time. I think what Big Cat Rescue is doing is huge. no. Our Florida animal encounters are available in your choice of a Class A or Class B Group Animal Encounter or an interactive Big Cat Feeding. Alligators are incredibly dangerous, prone to attacking and are capable of causing death and serious injury when provoked. Now, I’m ignorant to big cat behavior compared to our pros on this site, and probably better stated I’m ignorant to my own behavior, but all I can say is that before I get into a Tiger cage with a live Tiger I’ll have a … Ohio, where 50 animals escaped from a preserve this week, is among 10 states with the weakest restrictions on exotic pets See which states allow individuals to own exotic animals as pets. Each state has its' own requirements, but most states require you to have at least 5 acres of land. Sorry to crush your dream, but buy a regular cat.