If you ask someone what the definition of an exotic pet is you would get many different answers.  The following is a list of common species of animals that have been listed as exotic pets. If you would like to advertise on this page or any page in 1000PetStores.com go to Exotic Pets Form.

These pages will become linked as the information is added.  If you have any information about the species below please let us know.

FEATURED BIG CAT LINKS

• 5 Tigers This tiger information center is devoted to preserving the 5 remaining species of tigers.
• The Cat Survival Trust Based in Hertfordshire, England, this non-profit organization concentrates on saving habitat where big cats can live.
• EcoVitality A non-profit organization that is developing a program to protect the Desert Lions of Namibia with its partner, AfriCat.
• The Feline Conservation Center A desert zoo located north of Los Angeles. Dedicated to protecting and preserving the world’s endangered felines.
• Cat Tales Zoological Training Center A non-profit big cat refuge in Spokane, WA. Also operates the Zoological Training Center, where students learn zookeeping.
• Carnivore Preservation Trust Dedicated to preserving endangered species essential to the survival of threatened ecosystems.
• The Shambala Preserve A wildlife refuge founded by actress Tippi Hedren.

geocities.com/Athens/Acropolis/9298/rings/exotic-pet.htm

www.petpourri.com - Exotic pet products.

www.pygmypets.com - Sugar gliders and wallabies.

GECKOS

www.animal-information.com/text/day-gecko.html - Animal magazine has great topics for learning about geckos.

www.animalsoftherainforest.com/gecko.htm - A page with pictures of different species of geckos. Also learn about geckos.

www.chameleons-n-geckos.com/geckos.html - Want to buy a gecko? Order one by mail.

http://www.scarycreatures.co.uk/geckos.htm - Gecko breeders and information about geckos.

http://www.geocities.com/geckoboy_89/gecko_central.html - Click for more information.

DNB Publishing is the proud sponsor of our exotic pets page.

If you are interested in posting your company banner on 1000petstores.com let us know.

HEDGEHOGS

www.geocities.com/Heartland/Hills/1514/

www.hedgehog.org/links/unsorted.html

www.animalsforawareness.org/CS_hedgehogs.htm

CHINCHILLAS

www.animalsforawareness.org/chinchil.htm

http://www.chin.buffnet.net/

LLAMAS

http://www.llamaweb.com/

LIZARDS

Water Dragons

8 reasons NOT to buy an exotic pet - Are you debating on whether or not to get a exotic pet? This site raises some very important questions about doing so.

Problems with Exotic Pets. Listed on this site are more reasons not to own an exotic pet.  Read these pages before making a decision.

Canadian Federation of Humane Societies - CFHS is opposed to the trade or keeping  of wild or exotic animals as pets. A wild or exotic animal is any animal, native or non-native to Canada, that has not been subject to domestication through many generations of selective and controlled breeding and thereby adapted to living in close association with humans.

So you think it is cool to own a lion? - This site is anti-exotic pet and has a few articles on incidences around the world that involved tigers and lions that were caged.

Exotic Pet Laws - We have a list of pet laws for some cities throughout the United States.  Click here and see if we have pet laws for your city.