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It is illegal to take a lion to the movies.

City: Baltimore
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Added: 2026/3/18

The Law

Back in the early 20th century, a local theater patron supposedly brought a live lion cub into a cinema, causing widespread panic. To prevent future exotic pet disruptions, lawmakers swiftly passed an ordinance banning lions from all theatrical performances. While you might get away with sneaking in candy, your king of the jungle has to stay home.

Source & Citation

Code/Statute: Baltimore City Health Code § 10-6
Baltimore Animal Control Ordinances

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