EXHIBITION OF CERTAIN ANIMALS.
Madison General Ordinances § 23.495
in effect23.495 - EXHIBITION OF CERTAIN ANIMALS.
(1) No person may display for the purpose of public viewing the following animals:
(a) Cougars.
(b) Ursids (bear).
(c) Any animal designated by the Department of Natural Resources as a harmful wild animal. (Cr. by Ord. 13,380, 8-2-03)
(2) Exception. This section shall not apply to the following:
(a) Persons or entities which have received authorization from the Department of Natural Resources under Wis. Stats. Chap. 169.
(b) A public zoo and aquarium.
(c) A veterinarian for the purposes of providing medical treatment to the animal.
(Cr. by Ord. 13,328, 5-28-03)
Source: City of Madison, Wisconsin, Madison General Ordinances (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/wi/madison/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COORMAWIVOIICH20--31_CH23OFAGPUPO_23.495EXCEANFetched: 11/1/2026
