The Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources has introduced a compulsory registration system for privately owned exotic animals. Spearheaded by the Vice Ministry of Protected Areas and Biodiversity and its Biodiversity Directorate, this initiative aims to strengthen oversight, promote responsible management, and safeguard exotic species in alignment with the nation’s environmental legislation. Owners are granted a three-month window from the announcement’s publication to complete the registration process. Key requirements include submitting a formal application to the Vice Ministry, providing documentation that verifies the legal acquisition of the animals—such as prior permits—and permitting technical inspections by the Biodiversity Directorate when deemed necessary. The Ministry has issued a stern warning that unregistered exotic animals may face detention, seizure, or administrative actions under Laws 64-00 and 333-15, among other pertinent regulations. Authorities have urged public cooperation, highlighting its critical role in preserving biodiversity and ensuring the responsible stewardship of exotic species across the country.