![Step 2 - add words such as "association," "organization" or "club" and if looking for a local group, add your state.If looking for care requirements, enter the specific species and :husbandry." ](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/hash/3d/88/3d88a1ab3d3f2909f4fcde686c738210.jpg?itok=yZbTbsdX "Step 2 - add words such as "association," "organization" or "club" and if looking for a local group, add your state.If looking for care requirements, enter the specific species and :husbandry." ")
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There are many groups and organizations for exotic animal ownership, for education, legislation, sharing and more. A search for your specific questions or animals will likely return results to many options. If most of the results are based on "do not keep exotic pets," look further, go a few more pages into the search, and the agenda to not keep pets will not be as prevalent.
The groups listed below are a start for information in many species, legislation and may provide links to other sources. Check your state for a state specific group.
- REXANO - Responsible Exotic Animal Ownership: covers all species of exotics, legislation, excellent resources for statistics and anti-ban information.
- NAIA - National Animal Interest Alliance: general pets
- SSA - Simian Society of America: covers all species of non-human primates
- FCF - Feline Conservation Federation: covers all species of non-domestic cat
- UAPPEAL - Uniting a Politically Proactive Exotic Animal League: all species
- US Herp Alliance - covers all reptiles
- USARK - covers all reptiles
- NFSS - National Finch and Softbill Society: finches and other softbills
- ASA - Aviculture Society of America
- NAPA - National Alternative Pet Association: all species
![Step 1 - Enter species name in search bar. A general name will return more results, such as "reptile" or "gecko" rather than leopard gecko. Very specific is good for care information. ](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/profile_large/hash/8c/f1/8cf109f1f2e8e19ea0f4630ba83a55f7.jpg?itok=VLgXYLF5 "Step 1 - Enter species name in search bar. A general name will return more results, such as "reptile" or "gecko" rather than leopard gecko. Very specific is good for care information. ")
![Step 2 - add words such as "association," "organization" or "club" and if looking for a local group, add your state.If looking for care requirements, enter the specific species and :husbandry." ](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/profile_large/hash/aa/59/aa59076aff9daa8e254d42993ec5eae5.jpg?itok=9nwI_07C "Step 2 - add words such as "association," "organization" or "club" and if looking for a local group, add your state.If looking for care requirements, enter the specific species and :husbandry." ")
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