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In most locations it's not legal to keep wild animals as pets; you would need to check with your state (or country) wildlife department to know what the rules are in your area.

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Are all kangaroos wild?

Most kangaroos are wild. Kangaroos that are kept in wildlife sanctuaries which are open to the public tend to be used to people. In these places, the gentler kangaroos are kept in huge, fenced paddocks where visitors can roam and feed the kangaroos on grain they purchase from the sanctuary shop. These kangaroos will graze contendedly despite the presence of humans, or come up to people, nuzzling them for food. In one or two states of Australia, kangaroos are permitted to be kept as pets, but not in suburban areas.


Why not keep platypuses in America?

Platypuses may not be kept as pets anywhere, and that includes their native country of Australia. They are sensitive to environmental changes, and America simply does not have the conditions they need. Australian marsupials and monotremes are protected by law, and are actually not permitted to be kept as pets anywhere - and this includes kangaroos. Anyone in any country who has so-called "pet" kangaroos and wallabies are actually flouting Australian laws.


Are Gerbils Legal In Australia?

Gerbils are not permitted to be kept as pets in Australia.


Are ferrets legal in Queensland Australia?

Ferrets are not permitted to be kept as pets in Queensland, Australia.


What is a kangaroo farm?

There is no such thing as a true or legal kangaroo farm. Kangaroos are not farmed for any purpose. The meat, fur and leather obtained from kangaroos is harvested from wild kangaroos, not from any animals in captivity anywhere in the world. Animal sanctuaries and zoos are permitted to have kangaroos. Other than that, kangaroos are not permitted to be kept as pets in Australia or anywhere in the world. Kangaroos and wallabies are protected by Australian law, and they should not be purchased by people overseas to satisfy a whim for an exotic pet. Within Australia, they may only be kept by a registered wildlife carer who has a licence. The Australian government has only permitted the export of kangaroos and wallabies overseas for non-commercial purposes. This means that smaller, private zoos have been permitted to have them. Unfortunately, this has resulted in numerous kangaroos and wallabies escaping from their enclosures (due to mismananagement and lack of understanding of the animals' needs), causing the development of feral populations overseas. Despite permitting the export of these animals, this still does not mean that kangaroos or wallabies may be kept as pets. Anyone who sells kangaroos or wallabies overseas is, in effect, flouting Australian law by exploiting them for commercial purposes.


Can baby kangaroos be a pet?

No. Regardless of local laws and websites that offer pet kangaroos and wallabies, it is actually illegal to own a wallaby anywhere except for the state of Victoria (see the question "Can kangaroos be kept as pets in Australia?". Many people do not realise this. The Australian government has only permitted the export of kangaroos and wallabies overseas for non-commercial purposes. This means that smaller, private zoos have been permitted to have them. Unfortunately, this has resulted in numerous kangaroos and wallabies escaping from their enclosures (due to mismanagement and lack of understanding of the animals' needs), causing the development of feral populations overseas. Despite permitting the export of these animals, this still does not mean that kangaroos or wallabies may be kept as pets. Anyone who sells kangaroos or wallabies overseas is, in effect, flouting Australian law by exploiting them for commercial purposes.


Where are kangaroos native to?

Kangaroos are native to Australia.Tree kangaroos are native to both Australia and New Guinea.


How do you get a licence to own a monkey in New South Wales Australia?

You can't. Monkeys are not permitted to be kept as pets in Australia.


Are kangaroos in africa?

No. Kangaroos are native to Australia.


Can kangaroos live in Australia?

Kangaroos can and do live in Australia. This is the country to which they are native, and for which they are best adapted. There are over 65 species of kangaroos living in the wild in Australia.


Are there any kangaroos in Western Australia?

Yes. There are many different species of kangaroos in Western Australia. Red kangaroos, in particular, are found throughout Western Australia.


Do kangaroos live in France?

No. Kangaroos are native to Australia. The only kangaroos found in their native habitat outside of Australia are the tree-kangaroos on the island of New Guinea.