Wild Animal Importation

Importers of specified carnivores and non-human primates into California are required to obtain a wild animal imporation permit from the Veterinary Public Health Section (VPHS) prior to entry under authority of California Health and Safety Code sections 121775-121870 and California Code of Regulations, Title 17, sections 30070-30086.  Additional restricted species permits may also be required by the California Department of Fish and Game.

Imported animals are mandated to be quarantined in approved facitilies and be tested for certain infectious diseases prior to release of quarantine.  Please refer to the wild animal importation laws and regulations for information about which animals require an imporation permit and about the quarantine facility requirements.  Applications for importation permits can be obtained by contacting VPHS.