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(6) Any bear, ape, monkey in excess of five (5) pounds, or badger. (7) Any other animal, bird or reptile which is commonly considered wild and not domesticated. 147.03 Exceptions. (1) Any person desiring to keep an animal prohib- ited by this ordinance may apply for a permit from the City. 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 being kept by a person keeping such animal for a public zoo as a volunteer or docent. A public zoo or other institution engaged in a permanent display of animals and any bona fide research institution or veterinary hospital may be issued a perma- nent permi t provided appl icable zoning re- quirements are met. (2) Nonpoisonous snakes, domesticated birds, hamsters, mice, rabbits, lizards, spiders and other similar small animals capable of being kept in cages. Rats, if purchased from a bona fide pet store are an exception to this ordin- ance. (3) Medically prescribed companion animals. (4) Wildlife rehabilitators may only possess animals with a Minnesota Department of Natural Resources permit. Such animals will be kept in a manner as to not create unsanitary condi- tions or unreasonable noise. (5) Birds and birds of prey if kept pursuant to a valid U.S. fish and Wildlife Services Permit. 147.04. Impoundinq of wild Animals. Any wild animal kept in violation of this ordinance may be impounded by the City. The animal may be destroyed or sold five (5) days following notice to the owner of such animal of its impoundment and the provisions of this ordinance. Any person reclaiming any such animal shall pay the costs of impounding and boarding at the time of its release. 2