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. other characteristic is dangerous to human beings. (6) Any skunk, raccoon or fox whether captured in the wild, domestically raised, descented or not descented, vaccinated against rabies or not vaccinated against rabies. (7) Any bear, ape, gorilla, monkey (except as exempted by this ordinance), or badger. (8) Any Vietnamese pot-bellied pig. (8) Any other animal or reptile which is commonly considered wild and not domesticated or prohibited by Federal or Minnesota Law. SECTION 5-52. EXCEPTIONS - PERMIT REOUIRED (1) Any person desiring to keep an animal prohibited by this ordinance may apply for a temporary Special Use Permit from the City Council. Such permit may be issued for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days and shall specify conditions under . which such animals shall be kept. Provided, however! that no such permit shall be issued unless such prohibited animal is brought into the City for entertainment, exhibition, or show purposes only, or by persons keeping animals for a public zoo as volunteers, docents or otherwise (A public zoo or other institution engaged in a permanent display of animals, any bona fide research institution or veterinary hospital may be issued a permanent Special Use Permit provided applicable zoning requirements are met.) (2) Non-poisonous snakes or snakes not prohibited by this ordinance, birds kept indoors I hamsters, mice, rabbits, gerbils, white rats, guinea pigs, chinchillas, or lizards, and similar small animals capable of being kept in cages continuously are also exempt and do not require a permit. (3 ) Handicapped persons may keep monkeys trained as personal helpers by Special Use Permit subject to annual review. (4) The raising of wild animals for pelts may be permitted by Special Use Permit, the applicant shall provide the City with proof of insurance including public liability insurance with . limits of not less than one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) . The insurance shall provide coverage for