The Province of Alberta keeps an updated list of controlled animals.
These are animals that are illegal to own without a permit, or in some cases, outright banned. The list is currently 19 pages.
Can you legally own a pet Zebra in Alberta?
You can not legally own a zebra in Alberta. The entire Zebra Family (Equidae) is listed as a controlled animal.
Included on the controlled animals list are the following species:
- Grevy’s Zebra
- Mountain Zebra
- Plains Zebra
Full List of Controlled Animals in Alberta
Zebras are listed in the first section under mammals. You will have to scroll down to page 9, where it says ”All Zebras”.
It is possible to own some animals on the controlled animals list with permits.
This is usually reserved for things like Zoos or other professional animal welfare organizations.
If you are interested in owning an exotic pet in Alberta, you could check out this list of legal exotic pets.
In Summary
- You can not legally own a Zebra in Alberta, Canada.
- This restriction is for All Zebras in the Equidae Family.
- Some controlled animals can be owned legally with permits.
- If you want to legally own an exotic pet, you can check the desired species against the controlled animals list.
