Idaho’s system for regulating exotic and wild animals is a confusing tangle of agencies. Exotic Animals and Exhibition of Wild Animals in Idaho are slipping through the cracks as a result.

Idaho’s wildlife rehabbers are often the first and only line of defense for injured, orphaned, and displaced wild animals. Their work not only saves lives but supports Idaho’s ecosystems, communities, and conservation goals. By removing this vital support system, the state risks harming the very wildlife it aims to protect.