14 Exotic Pets and Where They Are Legal to Own

While many breeders of this species typically keep them outdoors, keeping the Muntjac Deer as a house pet is achievable if the owner is diligent in working with them. Do not let the photos of babies fool you, they grow on average up to 1 foot and 8 inches high at the shoulder and can weigh 22-40 pounds as adults. This is still quite small relatively speaking so they are pretty manageable.

A Miniature Donkey is a donkey that is 36 inches tall or shorter. Their size makes them an ideal pet for kids who live on a farm, and they can live for nearly 40 years.