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PET REGULATIONS IN IOWA

Promoting Responsible Pet Ownership

If you're wanting to purchase or adopt a new pet, use these resources to help you find out if the pet you want is prohibited or controlled (i.e., requires a permit) in your state. And don't forget to do some research on the pet you want. Many pets are expensive, time consuming, and can live for a long time. Be prepared to properly care for your pet for its entire lifetime.

Iowa prohibited and controlled species info

Some of the prohibited species under Iowa law are:

    • Rhinoceros 
    • Hyena 
    • Elephants 
    • Bear 
    • Nonhuman primates 
    • Crocodile 
    • Anaconda 
    • Python 
    • Seasnakes 
    • Wild boars 
    • Purple loosestrife 
    • Japanese knotweed 
    • Bighead, silver, and black carp 
    • Zebra and quagga mussel 
    • Eurasian watermilfoil 
    • Salt Cedar 

For a full list of prohibited species, see the link below:

IA State Prohibited Species

Now, keep in mind, just because an animal is legal to own in the state, it doesn’t mean the city you live in allows it. Many local cities and counties have their own restrictions on which animals are legal to keep, and which are not. Consider checking with your local city and/or county for their regulations regarding what pets you can and can’t own. It is your responsibility to comply with all local laws, ordinances and covenants before importing or possessing live wildlife.