A pet, or companion animal, is an animal kept primarily for a person’s company or entertainment rather than as a working animal.

Find below are the list of Legal Pets In South Africa

Dogs

Cats. Cats are adorable, and can easily blend in well with the rest of the family.

Birds.

Fish.

Hamsters.

Ants.

Guinea Pigs.

Mice.

Is it legal to own a fox in South Africa?

It is also illegal to be in possession of a Fennec Fox in certain provinces in SA without a permit but breeders will obviously manipulate the system as they have done for most Exotic species they choose to exploit for profit.

What Animals Can you own in South Africa?

South Africa Animals: Mammals

Springbok. The springbok is the national animal of South Africa.

Lion. These big cats live in prides that are led by a male lion.

Elephants. The African elephant is the largest land-based mammal and can grow up to almost 4 m/13 ft tall.

Buffalo.

Rhinoceros.

Leopard.

Baboons.

Hippopotamus.

How many pets are you allowed to own in South Africa?

As with dogs, there are similar restrictions on the number of cats you can own: No more than 2 cats over 6 months old in a “dwelling unit” (aka, apartment) No more than 6 cats over 6 months old on an “agricultural property” (aka, farm) No more than 4 cats over 6 months old on any other kind of premises.

Can I own a bear in South Africa?

There is currently no legal definition for a pet animal in any of South Africa’s legislation. It is however, incorrect to assume that should a wild animal have been classified as a pet in any other country, that it is automatically the same in South Africa.

Is it legal to keep a tiger as a pet in South Africa?

Despite welfare issues, cruelty, illegality and violation of conservation principles, South Africa has turned a blind eye to tiger farming. According to the NSPCA, owning a pet tiger is legal in Gauteng and animal welfare groups can do nothing about it.