Exotic animals are "not for our entertainment," wildlife rescuer Lindsay McKenna says.

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) — The only zoo in the Dominican Republic is providing a safe haven for confiscated ...

Owning an exotic pet is something that requires more responsibility than curiosity. It’s not for everyone, but for those with the patience and resources to care for these unique animals, it can be ...

Over 20 exotic animals — including a Bengal tiger, pumas and lions — were reportedly seized from a ranch near Mexico City. A total of 47 live animals were at the property in Huixquilucan, some kept in ...

In late December, Congress passed the Big Cat Public Safety Act. The law bans the controversial practice of "cub-petting," or letting members of the public touch and hold cubs of tigers, lions, ...

When exotic species such as parrots, snakes, monkeys or aquarium fishes are kept as pets, this may lead to unsustainable trade and negatively impact the conservation of these species globally.

Imagine sipping a latte while stroking an owl or watching an otter play at your feet. This is the promise of exotic animal cafes, a trend that blends coffee culture with wildlife encounters. But ...

Texas has some of the most lax exotic animal ownership laws in the country. Texas bans the ownership of lions, tigers, jaguars, cougars, leopards, and cheetahs, following enactment of the federal Big ...

Video above: Talking about the Gulf Coast Exotic Animal Expo in Mobile, On the Red Couch MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — The South ...

Nova is a four-year-old clouded leopard with round ears and a dappled coat. In January, when she went missing from her enclosure at the Dallas Zoo, officials reassured the public that she was unlikely ...

Michael Jackson's animals had to be relocated when the singer abandoned the Neverland Ranch in 2005 Jordana Comiter is an Associate Editor on the Evergreen team at PEOPLE. She has been working at ...