Unless you have a small fortune, a large secure garden, and the patience of a saint on caffeine, please don’t. Otters are magnificent wild animals that belong in rivers, not living rooms. Instead, go to a wildlife sanctuary and watch them slide and play for an hour. Or get a cat. Cats are basically otters that stay dry and don’t eat your furniture. Trust me: your sofa, your nose, and your bank account will thank you.
So, can you keep an otter as a pet in the UK? Legally, yes. Practically, it’s a recipe for soggy chaos and a very lonely fish bill. Stick to the videos. Your living room is not a river. And your tap is not a toy.
