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"Beyond the Zoo: 100 Exotic Animal Business Ideas and How to Make
Them Work"
2. Description: Step outside the ordinary with this book, which features 100 unconventional
business ideas related to exotic animals, offering practical guidance on how to turn
passion into profit.

3. Custom Exotic Animal Enclosure Design and Construction

a. Description: Design and construct custom enclosures for exotic animals, ensuring they meet
the unique needs of each species. Sticking with one family of animals is recommended, ie,
snakes, small mammals, frogs, etc.

b. Skills/Licenses Needed: Design skills, and knowledge of construction techniques.

c. Inexpensive Way to Obtain Skills: Online courses, YouTube tutorials, apprenticeships with
experienced designers or builders.

d. Startup Costs: $1,000-$5,000 for tools, materials, and marketing.

e. Earnings Potential: $500-$5,000 per project, depending on size and complexity.

f. Concerns and Considerations: Escape proof, safety and durability of materials, client
preferences.

4. Exotic Animal Photography and Portraiture Services

a. Description: Offer professional photography services specializing in capturing portraits of
exotic animals in various settings.

b. Skills/Licenses Needed: Photography skills, knowledge of exotic animals.

c. Inexpensive Way to Obtain Skills: Practice with photography equipment, online photography
courses, workshops, and YouTube videos.

d. Startup Costs: $500-$2,000 for camera equipment and marketing. Starting with a cell phone
camera is more than acceptable.

e. Earnings Potential: $25-$200 per session, plus sales of prints and products.

f. Concerns and Considerations: Animal handling skills, ethical treatment of animals, copyright
issues.

5. Exotic Animal Veterinary Clinic or Mobile Veterinary Services

a. Description: Provide veterinary care for exotic animals through a brick-and-mortar clinic or
mobile services.

b. Skills/Licenses Needed: Veterinary degree and license recommended. You don’t need a
veterinary license to own a vet hospital in many states. However, there must be a licensed
veterinarian on staff.

c. Inexpensive Way to Obtain Skills: Volunteer or shadow at a veterinary clinic, continuing

education courses.

d. Startup Costs: $50,000-$200,000 for equipment, supplies, and marketing.

 e. Earnings Potential: Varies depending on location and services offered.

f. Concerns and Considerations: Regulatory requirements, emergency response capabilities,

client communication.

6. Exotic Animal Boarding Kennel

a. Description: Offer boarding services for exotic animals, providing a safe and comfortable
environment for owners to leave their pets while traveling.

b. Skills/Licenses Needed: Animal care experience, business license.

c. Inexpensive Way to Obtain Skills: Volunteer at an animal shelter, or online courses in animal
care.

d. Startup Costs: $0-$50,000 for facility setup, insurance, and marketing. This is a business you
can start in your home.

e. Earnings Potential: $20-$50 per night per animal, plus additional fees for premium services.

f. Concerns and Considerations: Animal safety, sanitation practices, client satisfaction.

7. Exotic Animal Grooming Salon

a. Description: Provide grooming services for exotic animals, including baths, haircuts, and nail
trims.

b. Skills/Licenses Needed: Grooming techniques, business license.

c. Inexpensive Way to Obtain Skills: Apprenticeship with a professional groomer, online

grooming courses.

d. Startup Costs: $300-$20,000 for equipment, facilities, supplies, and marketing.

e. Earnings Potential: $30-$100 per grooming session.

f. Concerns and Considerations: Animal handling skills, sanitation practices, client satisfaction.
8. (Continuing with the list...)

9. Exotic Animal Behavior Training and Consultation (foxes, raccoons, bobcats, ect)
10. Exotic Animal Adoption and Rehoming Services
11. Exotic Animal Daycare and Play Center (ie build a large aviary for pet bird free flight)
12. Exotic Animal Sitting and Pet Sitting Services
13. Exotic Animal Transport and Shipping Services (pet transport, and USDA intermediate
handling)
14. Exotic Animal Diet and Nutrition Consulting
15. Exotic Animal Feeders (rodents and or insects breeding for exotic pet food)
16. Exotic Animal Wellness Products and Supplements
17. Exotic Animal Birthday Party Entertainment
18. Exotic Animal Education and Workshops
19. Exotic Animal Therapy and Emotional Support Services
20. Exotic Animal Waste Management and Cleanup Services
21. Exotic Animal Apparel and Accessories Store
22. Exotic Animal Art and Craft Supplies Store (make or resale)
23. Exotic Animal Taxidermy Services
24. Exotic Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation Center
25. Exotic Animal Conservation and Research Organization
26. Exotic Animal Breeding Program for Conservation Purposes
27. Exotic Animal Zoo or Wildlife Park
28. Exotic Animal Educational YouTube Channel
29. Exotic Animal Blogging and Content Creation Services
30. Exotic Animal Podcast or Online Radio Show
31. Exotic Animal Subscription Box Service (similar to Barkbox® but for exotics)
32. Exotic Animal Magazine or Digital Publication
33. Exotic Animal Event Planning and Management (expos, auctions, etc)
34. Exotic Animal Art Exhibitions and Galleries

35. Exotic Animal Therapy Services (Sloth yoga 😊)

36. Exotic Animal DNA Testing and Genetic Services
37. Exotic Animal Rescue Training and Certification Programs
38. Exotic Animal Mobile Petting Zoo
39. Exotic Animal Adventure Tours and Safari Trips (vacation tour guide)
40. Exotic Animal Indoor Playground and Adventure Park
41. Exotic Animal Breeding License Consultation Services
42. Exotic Animal Legal Consultation and Representation (animal law attorney or paralegal)
43. Exotic Animal Import and Export Agency (CITES permits etc)
44. Exotic Animal Microchip Implantation Services(assist with microchipping and tracking
devices)
45. Exotic Animal First Aid and Emergency Response Training
46. Exotic Animal Environmental Enrichment Products (3d print toys for exotic animals)
47. Exotic Animal Wildlife Documentary Filmmaking
48. Exotic Animal Virtual Reality Experiences
49. Exotic Animal Ethology Research and Studies
50. Exotic Animal Wildlife Rehabilitation Services
51. Exotic Animal Biomedical Research Laboratory
52. Exotic Animal Conservation Fundraising
53. Exotic Animal Wildlife Tracking and Monitoring Services
54. Exotic Animal Eco-Tourism Lodges and Resorts
55. Exotic Animal Eco-Friendly Products and Services
56. Exotic Animal Sustainable Habitat Design
57. Exotic Animal Environmental Education Programs
58. Exotic Animal Photography Expeditions
59. Exotic Animal Conservation Internships
60. Exotic Animal Nature Walks and Hiking Tours (reptile scavenger hunt)
61. Exotic Animal Environmental Cleanup Initiatives
62. Exotic Animal Wildlife Art and Sculpture Exhibitions
63. Exotic Animal Bird Watching and Birding Tours
64. Exotic Animal Botanical Gardens and Arboretums
65. Exotic Animal Eco-Friendly Safari Lodges
66. Exotic Animal Wildlife Preservation Societies
67. Exotic Animal Wildlife Protection Organizations
68. Exotic Animal Eco-Friendly Clothing Brands
69. Exotic Animal Nature-Based Retreats and Camps
70. Exotic Animal Wildlife Conservation Grants
71. Exotic Animal Wildlife Rehabilitation Facilities
72. Exotic Animal Wildlife Habitat Restoration
73. Exotic Animal Wildlife Awareness Campaigns
74. Exotic Animal Wildlife Species Reintroduction Programs
75. Exotic Animal Wildlife Refuge Volunteer Programs
76. Exotic Animal Wildlife Conservation Research Grants
77. Exotic Animal Wildlife Rescue Hotlines
78. Exotic Animal Wildlife Photography Workshops
79. Exotic Animal Wildlife Conservation Expeditions
80. Exotic Animal Wildlife Conservation Education Centers
81. Exotic Animal Wildlife Conservation Apparel Brands
82. Exotic Animal Wildlife Conservation Art Auctions
83. Exotic Animal Wildlife Conservation Virtual Reality Tours
84. Exotic Animal Wildlife Conservation Nonprofit Organizations
85. Exotic Animal Wildlife Conservation Policy Advocacy
86. Exotic Animal Wildlife Conservation Social Media Campaigns
87. Exotic Animal Wildlife Conservation Podcasts
88. Exotic Animal Wildlife Conservation Fundraising Events
89. Exotic Animal Wildlife Conservation Documentaries
90. Exotic Animal Wildlife Conservation Educational Programs
91. Exotic Animal Wildlife Conservation Corporate Sponsorships
92. Exotic Animal Wildlife Conservation Ecotourism Businesses
93. Exotic Animal Wildlife Conservation Sustainable Products
94. Exotic Animal Wildlife Conservation Photography Tours
95. Exotic Animal Wildlife Conservation Volunteer Vacations
96. Exotic Animal Wildlife Conservation Field Research
97. Exotic Animal Wildlife Conservation Citizen Science Programs
98. Exotic Animal Wildlife Conservation Educational Tours
99. Exotic Animal Wildlife Conservation Youth Programs
100. Exotic Animal Wildlife Conservation Remote Internships
101. Exotic Animal Wildlife Conservation Youth Camps
102. Exotic Animal Wildlife Conservation Digital Art Exhibitions
103. Exotic Animal Wildlife Conservation Virtual Reality Experiences
104. Exotic Animal Wildlife Conservation Online Courses and Workshops