No, owning a kangaroo in Hungary is prohibited under the 2012 Act on Animal Protection and the 2023 Government Decree on Exotic Animal Keeping, which classify marsupials as non-domestic species requiring special permits. The National Food Chain Safety Office (NÉBIH) enforces these restrictions, with no licenses issued for private ownership as of 2026.
Key Regulations for Owning a Kangaroo in Hungary
- Prohibition under Act LXXVIII of 2012: Kangaroos are listed in Annex III as “wild animals,” barring private ownership without explicit exemptions.
- NÉBIH Enforcement: The authority denies permits for non-commercial kangaroo possession, citing biosecurity and animal welfare risks.
- 2023 Amendments: Recent updates to Government Decree 202/2023 tightened controls, requiring zoos or research facilities to meet strict habitat and veterinary standards for any exceptions.
Violations may result in confiscation under NÉBIH’s 2024 enforcement guidelines, with penalties up to HUF 1.5 million (€3,800) for unauthorized possession.