While Ohio cracked down on exotic animal ownership in 2012, there are still many animals you can have. Here's what the law says about raccoons and more.

With their unique looks and their wild-but-wonderful characteristics, the best exotic pets can make for the most unusual of companions. Any pet parent will know that a happy pet is a happy parent. So ...

Dogs and cats may be widely beloved, but some pet parents prefer to take a walk on the wild side. There's a whole weird and wonderful world of exotic pets to explore, some stranger and more rare pets ...

COLUMUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio is one of the most difficult places to own exotic animals in the U.S., with a comprehensive ban on many animals. Although Ohioans cannot own lions, tigers or bears, there ...

Have you ever wondered whether you can keep a bush baby as a pet? Here's everything you should know about the primate.

Many exotic pet owners are hobbyists and they don't have experience needed. Oct. 23, 2011— -- The slaughter of over 50 renegade animals let loose from a backyard zoo in Zanesville, Ohio, ...

Haley Fleisch of Myrtle Beach, Florida, kisses her pet raccoon, Oogie Boogie, as she waits for bikers to arrive at at SBB Original in Murrells Inlet in 2011. Raccoons are illegal to own as pets in ...

NEW PALESTINE, Ind. — There is controversy over whether or not residents in New Palestine should be allowed to own exotic animals and large reptiles as the town council looks to amend its animal ...

42 Rare and Unique Exotic Pets You'll Want ASAP originally appeared on PetHelpful. Dogs and cats may be widely beloved, but some pet parents prefer to take a walk on the wild side. There's a whole ...