7.08.020 Definitions.
As used in this chapter, the following terms have the meanings set forth below:
A. “Display” means to undertake any exhibition, act, circus, public show, trade show, photographic opportunity, carnival, ride, parade, petting zoo, race, performance or similar undertaking in which animals are required to perform tricks, fight or participate in performances for the amusement or entertainment of an audience. Display shall not include the use or exhibition of animals for educational purposes by institutions that are accredited by the American Zoological Association, or by the Association of Sanctuaries. “Displayed” means to be the subject thereof.
B. “Wild or exotic animal” means any or all of the following animals, whether bred in the wild or in captivity, and also any or all of their hybrids with domestic species. It is not the intent of this section to include domesticated species such as horses, cows, sheep, or llamas with the animals listed below. The words in parentheses are intended to act as examples only and are not to be construed as being an exhaustive list or to otherwise limit the generality of each group of animals.
1. Nonhuman primates and prosimians (such as chimpanzees, monkeys);
2. Felids, except domesticated cats;
3. Canids, including wolf hybrids and except domesticated dogs;
4. Ursids (bears);
5. Elephants;
6. Marine mammals (such as seals, sea lions, dolphins, otters);
7. Crocodilians (such as alligators and crocodiles);
8. Marsupials (such as kangaroos and opossums);
9. Snakes and reptiles;
10. Ungulates (such as hippopotamus, rhinoceros, giraffe, camel, zebra, deer);
11. Hyenas;
12. Mustelids (such as skunks, weasels, otters and badgers);
13. Procyonids (such as raccoons and coatis);
14. Endentates (such as anteaters, sloths and armadillos);
15. Viverrids (such as mongooses, civets, and genets);
16. Camels; and
17. Cetaceans.
C. “Person” means any individual, partnership, corporation, joint venture, association, trust, estate or any other legal entity and any officer, member, shareholder, director, employee, agent or representative of same. (Ord. 2035 § 1 (part), 1999).