Monkeys are just one animal on a very long and wild list of prohibited pets in the Town of Innisfil.
Kangaroos, hippos, elephants and giraffe and all make the list of about 100 banned creatures under by-law 068-06.
The case of Mango is drawing attention to the issue.
The pet monkey escaped from her home Saturday night and led South Simcoe Police and her owners on a nearly four-hour romp through an Innisfil neighbourhood Sunday morning.
"Residents cant own these types of animals," said Johnny Keogh, communications coordinator for the Town of Innisfil. "This case is a good reminder that these animals might be fun but they're not allowed. This had a happy ending and we're relieved this monkey business is over."
In Barrie, the list of prohibited exotic animals is equally as extensive.
Barrie also bans you from having monkeys as pets, along with alligators and crocodiles — even bears.
Barrie also prohibits any mink within city limits except at licensed zoological parks and there's a specific stipulation about rabbits:
"No person shall keep more than twelve (12) rabbits with no more than two (2) over the age of six months, within any residential lot or in any residential dwelling unit within the City," the by-law reads.
Authorities in Innisfil have left little open to interpretation when it comes to the kinds of furry friends residents can own.
Dolphins, dragons, scorpions, and walruses are all on the prohibited list of pets.
The Town of Innisfil is investigating what happened with Mango to get all the facts.
"It caught us off guard. We never thought this would happen but thankfully they did the right thing and agreed to give this monkey to the zoo," said Keogh.
"Our team has an open and active investigation and they are looking at whether the individual will be fined," he added.
No decisions have been made yet but the owner could face a fine of up to $5,000.
