I know people on this forum have a lot of opinions about permits. Lv 5. Log in to reply to the answers Post; Anonymous. Note: The point of this article is to list at least one interesting pet that is legal in each state; therefore, the list is far from comprehensive ,and laws change all the time. The reason I ask is because I see people advertising these for R2500 each. Also Meerkats live in large colonies so they are very family close and social animals and to sell pups must mean taken away from mother-very cruel and highly illegal. Legality of meerkats. Since meerkats are strictly regulated must have aspecial license to have and meet regulations to keep that is a illegaal act snd should be reprted to the authorities. Meerkats are not cats: It should be understood that meerkats are not cat-like, nor do they possess common domesticated traits. fyi, in some states/countreys it's illegal to keep a … Let me guess, you've been watching TV too much! lmao. 5 Answers . Answer Save. 7 posts • Page 1 of 1. Simplzzz. This article provides more information about these wild animals. and if so how much do they cost? No, meerkats are savage little home wreckers: Thanks to THAT ad, meerkats have become trendy pets. This article should not be used as a source to determine what pet is legal in your state. Meerkats are illegal to keep as pets. In fact, the reason a lot of zoos don't have them is because it's nearly impossible to be allowed to by the government because they have to have ridiculous amounts of protection so they can't get loose, under any circumstance. is it legal to keep a meerkat in britain? by MJ Fourie » Wed Feb 16, 2011 7:11 am . SNOWRAIDER. This article provides more information about these wild animals. Meerkats are wild animals, and keeping them as pets is a bad idea, not to mention without the lack of proper permits, illegal. The Kalihari desert is there natural habitat, and the orders of the animal world should be left alone. Meerkats are small animals, and they have the word "cat" in their name, which may be deceptive to the true nature of these colonial carnivores. Favourite answer. Legality of meerkats. 0 0 0. They are extremely illegal in the United States because they would become an invasive species if they got loose in the wild. No. Anything other than a reptile or any other category covered on this forum. Heck, most zoos have to go through quit e bit of paperwork and certification before they're allowed to keep meerkats. Laws vary based on city and county ordinances as well. Relevance. 1 decade ago. 1 decade ago. Cuddly pets? You legally CAN have a meerkat but they are hard to care for. Meerkats need a big space and certain food. Just ask yourself is it moral? I would just like to know if you need a permit to keep a meerkat?