Can you have a pet gorilla in Idaho?

As a result of this classification, it is illegal to import or possess an ape without a Deleterious Exotic Animal permit issued by the Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA).

1. What exotic pets are legal in Idaho?
2. Can you own a gorilla as a pet?
3. Are there wild gorillas in Idaho?
4. Is it legal to have a pet monkey in Idaho?

What exotic pets are legal in Idaho?

Cervids: red and sika deer. Felines: caracal, cheetah, Geoffroy's cat, jaguar, leopard (all), lion, margay, ocelot, serval, tiger. Insectivores: European hedgehog. Marsupials: brush-tailed possum.

Can you own a gorilla as a pet?

Although gorilla shares almost 98% of our DNA, they do not make good pets. ... Since they depend on their social groups to survive, gorillas that are isolated from peers often become psychologically damaged.

Are there wild gorillas in Idaho?

More than a decade ago, mountain gorillas were reintroduced to Yellowstone and central Idaho, where the population has flourished beyond even the most optimistic projections.

Is it legal to have a pet monkey in Idaho?

Oregon, Idaho, South Dakota, Oklahoma, Michigan and Delaware allow monkeys, but you must apply to the their divisions of wildlife to obtain permits, which may or may not be granted. In Hawaii, you can have a monkey as long as you are fully bonded.