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Animals in the Classroom

Animals in the classroom are wonderful educational tools. However, under a Denver city ordinance (Denver Municipal Code, Chapter 8, Article I, Section 8-2(b)), the following species are not permitted:

• Poisonous reptiles
• Monitor lizards and teglis
• Non-poisonous snakes exceeding six (6) feet in length
• Crocodilians
• Poisonous spiders
• Scorpions
• Certain other species of nonhuman mammals (see code for exceptions)

If you have a snake longer than six feet or any other animals listed above, please call Animal Control for the City of Denver at 303-698-0076 (press “0”). If you need assistance, call the Animal Control number listed above.

Animals in Buildings - Click here for a Facility Management memo with guidance on this issue.

Animals Not Covered by Insurance - The District's insurance coverage does not apply to liability for "damages" that arise out of:  "Animals not used for the purpose of educational instruction or any event involving the use of animals such as rodeos and animals used in fund raising events." (E.31.b)

Posted:  November, 2003

Revised: September, 2006