Organized by event promoter Chad Belinger, the expo attracted families, breeders and curious attendees hoping to learn more about uncommon pets. LAFAYETTE PARISH (LAFAYETTE) — Kangaroos, hedgehogs, ...

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, ...

Li and Chan represent a growing, yet often misunderstood, community that keeps exotic pets. For them, the appeal lies not in ...

Social media platforms have taken a stand on wildlife trafficking, but videos of problematic human-animal interactions still run unchecked. Parents can help kids separate the good from the concerning.

While dogs and cats remain the most common companions, many animal lovers are drawn to more unusual pets. Exotic animals have grown increasingly popular across the United States, but laws vary widely, ...

For Sarah Boyd, having snakes in the house was nothing out of the ordinary or to be afraid of when she was growing up. Sarah ...

Most people assume exotic pets are off-limits without a private zoo and a dozen permits. But Colorado is surprisingly chill. While the state protects its wildlife and livestock carefully, it also ...

Since 1990, there have been more than 1,500 exotic animal incidents. Oct. 19, 2011 -- Incidents involving exotic animals kept in private may appear to be an oddity but, according to Born Free USA, a ...

Under Washington state law, it’s illegal to own animals that pose a risk of rabies infection. This includes bats, skunks, foxes, raccoon and coyotes. This rule is intended to “protect the public from ...

Pet mom Ariana Madix is urging people to look to shelters the next time they’re thinking about adding a pet to their family. The Love Island USA host is the new face of the ASPCA’s national pet ...