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12 Places With Exotic Animals For Sale In Ohio

By: Author Dejan

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Looking for places to buy an exotic animal in Ohio (OH)? 

Finding a reputable and trustworthy breeder shouldn’t be a problem as there are so many options available in the state. To select the best animal and ensure it is in good condition, visit the breeders or farms in person and only buy from reputable sellers. 

Whether you are a seasoned farmer or a beginner looking to try something new, here’s all the necessary information you need to make an informed decision about buying an exotic animal in Ohio.

Exotic Animal Breeders in Ohio

Breeder NameLocationContact NumberWebsite
Jungle Island ZooDelphos, OH 419-234-6103 or 419-234-3672www.jungleislandzoo.com 
Sweetheart Sugar Gliders Toledo, OH419-870-8700 Facebook Page
A&R’s Exotics Toledo, OH 330-208-3556www.arexoticsandpets.wixsite.com/website
Whitney ZohndBeloit, OH330-509-9687Youtube Channel
Millermeade Farm’s Critter ConnectionMontpelier, OH419-485-3690www.critterconnection.cc
Hog and Lotl BreedersGlenwillow, OH234-738-6173www.hogandlotl.com
Clark’s OttersDarke County, OH 937-564-7248www.clarksottersohio.com
Ohio KGC Chinchillas Mogadore, OH n/awww.ohiokpcchinchillas.weebly.com
Wess Exotic Animals Brownsville, OH740-787-1221www.wessexoticanimals.webs.com 
Sugarcreek Bird Farm Bellbrook, OH 937-848-4819 www.sugarcreekbirdfarm.com 
Spotted Horse Ranch Laurelville, OH  740-332-7433 www.thespottedhorseranch.com
Gerber’s Tropical Fish Dayton, OH937-297-0515 www.gerberstropicalfish.com

1. Jungle Island Zoo

female kangaroo carrying a baby in its pouch
  • Animals For Sale: Deer, Antelopes, Zebu, Lemurs, Kangaroos, Skunks, Alpacas, Pigs, And Others
  • Address: Delphos, Ohio 45833
  • Phone: 419-234-3672 (Kim) or 419-234-6103 (Ben) 
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Website: www.jungleislandzoo.com 
  • Social Media: Facebook

Jungle Island Zoo is located in Delphos, Ohio. Together with various animal education programs and events, they raise and sell some exotic animals. They opened their ranch in 1991. 

Jungle Island Zoo offers sika, muntjac, axis, and fallow deer, nilgai and blackbuck antelope, mini zebu cattle, aoudad, ringtail lemurs, red kangaroos, coyote, grey fox, skunks, Patagonian cavies, African crested porcupines, alpacas, miniature pot-bellied pigs, and others. 

Contact them directly for more info and pricing.

2. Sweetheart Sugar Gliders 

  • Animals For Sale: Sugar Gliders
  • Address: Toledo, Ohio
  • Phone: 419-870-8700 
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Website: n/a
  • Social Media: Facebook

Sweetheart Sugar Gliders is a hobby breeder of pet sugar gliders in Toledo, Ohio. They accept deposits for their animals – visit their Facebook page for news and updates on available animals.

3. A&R’s Exotics

raccoon

A&R’s Exotics is another exotic animal breeder from Toledo, Ohio. They are a state-licensed and USDA-permitted breeding facility and raise and sell hedgehogs, ferrets, sugar gliders, green cheek conures, skunks, rats, raccoons, Sphynx cats, and other animals. 

They offer the option to ship your animal via a USDA-approved animal transporter ($150 for a small transport cage and $300 for larger ones). 

A&R’s Exotics accepts deposits for their animals and all of them require an application. You must be approved before you can place a deposit; contact them for more information.

4. Whitney Zohnd

  • Animals For Sale: Fennec Foxes
  • Address: Beloit, Ohio  
  • Phone: 330-509-9687
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Website: n/a
  • Social Media: Youtube 

Whitney Zohnd is a USDA-licensed fennec fox breeder in Ohio. They sell male and female fennec fox kits that are hand raised in her home around kids, dogs, and cats. 

This breeder does not have a website, only a Youtube channel – contact them via phone or email about the available animals, the price, payment terms, and shipping options.

5. Millermeade Farm’s Critter Connection

Hedgehog Pet In Hands

Located in Montpelier, Ohio, Millermeade Farm’s Critter Connection is a hedgehog and dormice breeder, seller, and educator. The owner is Gail Miller and they started the farm in 1997 with just 3 hedgehogs. 

The farm breeds year-round and often has hedgehog babies available for Christmas – remember that it’s their busiest time of year and that hedgehogs are not recommended as Christmas gifts. They keep a waiting list and require a $25 dollar deposit on the animal to give you priority in selecting a hoglet – your deposit is later deducted from the hedgehog’s total price. 

The breeder offers a shipping option via airline for orders of 6 hedgehogs or more and an opportunity to deliver the animal to you ($50 per hour of drive time (one way) with a minimum of $150). Millermeade Farm also offers a Pick-from-3 discount plan where you have the opportunity to choose a baby from a group of 3. 

They accept payments in VISA/MC, and full payments via PayPal for an additional $10 advance paperwork charge per hedgehog. They do not accept personal checks not offer payment plans. When paying in cash, you get a $5 discount.

6. Hog and Lotl Breeders

This small hobby breeder of hedgehogs is located in Glenwillow, Ohio. The owner is Emilie Myatt and they have been raising and breeding since 2015; together with hedgehogs, they also have axolotls for sale. 

The breeder focuses on raising quality animals with good dispositions and handles their hoglets daily when old enough. Visit their Facebook page as they often post available animals there.

7. Clark’s Otters 

otter couple

Located in Darke County, West Ohio, Clark’s Otters is a USDA-licensed facility. As the name suggests, they breed and sell North American river otters. 

Clark’s Otters only sells their otter pups to USDA-licensed facilities and keep a waiting list. If you want to get one of their animals, you will need to provide all applicable permits and licenses first. Their otters find homes quickly, so reach out to them to reserve your new pet.

8. Ohio KGC Chinchillas 

Ohio KGC Chinchillas is an exotic animal breeder selling chinchillas. They are located in Mogarode, Ohio, and started breeding in 2002. Ohio KGC Chinchillas keeps a waiting list for their animals and offers animals twice a year. 

9. Wess Exotic Animals 

Skunk Among Rocks

Wess Exotic Animals is a 65-acre farm near Brownsville, Ohio. They raise domestic and exotic animals and have peacocks,  silver foxes, arctic foxes, red foxes, marble foxes, raccoons, skunks, and Patagonian cavies for sale. 

Their skunks cost around $430, foxes are from $425 to $550, raccoons are around $430, and cavies are around $250. They require a deposit to reserve an animal for you and offer to ship them (approx. $350). 

10. Sugarcreek Bird Farm

Sugarcreek Bird Farm is a family-owned pet bird store located in Bellbrook, Ohio. They sell over 30 species of birds, ranging from finches to macaws. 

They have a store and a large outdoor aviary where you can see exotic bird species like hyacinth macaws, slender-billed cockatoos, African grey parrots, Eclectus parrots, rose-breasted cockatoos, black palm cockatoo, and even African pied crows. 

They keep a waiting list for their upcoming birds – contact them via email, Facebook, or text to be placed there.

11. Spotted Horse Ranch

Asian water buffalo
  • Animals For Sale: Cattle, Sheep, Water Buffalos, Deer
  • Address: 17325 Deffenbaugh Rd. Laurelville, Ohio 43135
  • Phone: 740-332-7433
  • Email: n/a
  • Website: www.thespottedhorseranch.com
  • Social Media: n/a

Spotted Horse Ranch is a working ranch located in Laureville, Ohio, and has a wide variety of livestock available for sale. They raise and sell purebred Hereford cattle, aoudad sheep, horned hair sheep, turkeys, guinea fowl, fallow deer, and water buffalos. 

Spotted Horse Ranch also offers guided horseback riding, camping with or without your horses, and a party or wedding venue.

12. Gerber’s Tropical Fish

According to their website, Gerber’s Tropical Fish is Ohio’s largest importer of tropical and exotic fish. They sell a large variety of exotic freshwater and saltwater fish, corals, reptiles, and animal food. 

Gerber’s Tropical Fish offers a 24-hour guarantee on fish – visit their website and contact them directly about the available animals.

Additional Listing Information

Can’t Find The Right Exotic Animal To Buy In Ohio? 

Feel free to check our list of breeders in Florida (FL) and Texas (TX).

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Summary

And there you have it! 12 places with exotic animals for sale in Ohio (OH). 

Before you buy one, check your state legislation as keeping it as a pet might be illegal there! Contact the seller to see if they currently have any animals for sale, check them in person, and try not to get scammed by people only pretending to sell them.

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