As a kid, the thought of having a raccoon as a pet sounded fun. After all, they look so cute and cuddly. We see this scenario of families taking in wild animals as pets all too frequently in Colorado. Many people are unaware that you just cannot remove a wild animal from the woods and take it home.
Colorado takes a conservative stance on private ownership of wildlife. In general, it is illegal to own wildlife in Colorado. As a public resource, wildlife belongs to the state of Colorado, to all citizens.
Information from the Colorado Division of Wildlife explains state laws and regulations governing wildlife as pets—what’s legal and what's illegal to own, and why.
Enter Tigerlily, our fabulous and amazing skunk and very popular animal ambassador. Tigerlily came to the Zoo from a private owner. When her family realized that it was illegal to own a skunk in the state of Colorado, they called Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.
Having been socialized within a family unit, Tigerlily now very much enjoys her visits as an outreach animal through our Zoo on the Move Program, where everyone can learn about her natural behaviors. As an animal ambassador for her species, she helps teach people why wild animals should stay wild.
To learn more about Tigerlily, visit the Animal Highlights section of our website then see Tigerlily’s recent TV debut on Fox 21’s Morning News.
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