Is it possible to have a pet penguin?

Answer 1

It depends on where you live. If you live in the United States Penguins are a protected species and owning one is illegal. The penalties for these violations can be a maximum fine of up to $50,000 or imprisonment for one year, or both, and civil penalties of up to $25,000 per violation, may be assessed. Lists of violations and exact fines are available through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration website.

The only way you could own one is with the proper licensing and the Penguin would have to have been bred in captivity (Zoo) by a breeder licensed through the USDA and after it's purchase the USDA would come inspect it's habitat to ensure it meets guidelines.

Penguins are social animals they survive in groups. Owning one penguin would not be good emotionally.

Penguins eat 1.6 pounds of small fish depending upon species daily.

Chances are if you have to ask this question you need more experience in order to own and care for an exotic animal.

Answer 2

It is not recommended to have a pet penguin. Penguins are wild animals that require specific environmental conditions, such as cold temperatures, access to water for swimming, and a diet of fish. Additionally, penguins are social animals that thrive in large colonies, which may be difficult to replicate in a home setting. It is also illegal to own a penguin as a pet in many places due to conservation concerns.

Answer 3

Yes, a pangolin can be a good pet because,if you give it ants or termites or both it will work out as a pet because they are not so dangerous.

Answer 4

Yes, you could have a penguin for a pet but you have to have an exotic pet licence.

Answer 5

yes you can if you work at the wild animal park or at a zoo. but if you don't, very little chance you could.if anything it would have to be a cub because adults are very ferocious.

Answer 6

Yes,you can own a pangolin because, a pangolin isn't so dangerous at all.Exept don't own a tree or giant pangolin because,those belong to the wild and may be big for your house.