The creatures got stranger, and eventually, curiosity became a career. "We definitely have people walk in the door sometimes, I think, not knowing what our business is all about, take on look around, ...

Owning an exotic pet is something that requires more responsibility than curiosity. It's not for everyone, but for those with the patience and resources to care for these unique animals, it can be ...

When exotic species such as parrots, snakes, monkeys or aquarium fishes are kept as pets, this may lead to unsustainable trade and negatively impact the conservation of these species globally.

In late December, Congress passed the Big Cat Public Safety Act. The law bans the controversial practice of "cub-petting," or letting members of the public touch and hold cubs of tigers, lions, ...

Humans and animals have formed bonds with one another for thousands of years. Learn more about why we have exotic pets and how to best care for them. For ages, humans have ridden on horses, hunted ...

Exotic Animal Expo Repticon is coming to Fort Walton Beach, bringing reptiles and other exotic animals, according to event ...

The Morgantown Exotic Animal and Reptile Expo brought breeders, vendors and animal lovers together.

Orangutans, rare reptiles and other exotic animals are popping up in India, suggesting the country is becoming a major ...

Nova is a four-year-old clouded leopard with round ears and a dappled coat. In January, when she went missing from her enclosure at the Dallas Zoo, officials reassured the public that she was unlikely ...

Michael Jackson's animals had to be relocated when the singer abandoned the Neverland Ranch in 2005 Jordana Comiter is an Associate Editor on the Evergreen team at PEOPLE. She has been working at ...

Across the world, animals are illegally captured and smuggled to be kept as exotic pets or status symbols by those who can afford them ...