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Exotic Animal Transport

Zoo-grade transport for reptiles, primates, big cats, raptors, and aquarium species under CITES and country-specific permits.

Exotic Animal Transport
Exotic Animal Transport
Exotic Animal Transport
Exotic Animal Transport
200+
Species moved
AZA
Accredited partner
100%
CITES compliance

Overview

Exotic transport demands species-level expertise. We’ve moved black rhinos for breeding programs, snow leopards on conservation transfers, and entire aquarium exhibits for international expansions.

Who we work with

Accredited zoos, aquariums, sanctuaries, conservation NGOs, and licensed private collectors. Every move is signed off by a consulting veterinarian.

What you get

Every shipment runs the same playbook — built over two decades of moving the impossible.

CITES permits

Full Appendix I/II/III permit handling for protected species.

Custom enclosures

Species-specific crates engineered with vet consultants.

Vet escorts

Veterinary technicians fly with sensitive shipments.

Life-support systems

O2, water, heat lamps, and humidity for any species profile.

How it works

01

Species assessment

Vet review of welfare, permits, and routing.

02

Permits

CITES, USFWS, country import, and zoo accreditation paperwork.

03

Crate build

Custom enclosures with environmental controls.

04

Charter or scheduled freight

Most movements use confirmed-space scheduled cargo.

05

White-glove delivery

Final-mile handover to receiving zoo, aquarium, or sanctuary.

Photos from the field

Exotic Animal Transport in action across our global network.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you work with zoos and aquariums?

Yes — we hold standing accounts with AZA-accredited institutions worldwide.

Can you move venomous reptiles?

Yes, under DOT hazmat protocols with antivenom routing protocols pre-arranged.

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