In brief

Noaki Schwartz

NEWPORT BEACH -- Residents can learn about owning legal and illegal pets

on Wednesday at Speak Up Newport’s monthly meeting.

Although zebras and other wild animals are not commonly found in the

community, authorities in April found three pet alligators in a Jacuzzi

at a Newport Beach home.

Newport Beach Animal Control Officer Jayme Rogers and Cheryl Renders, the

director of the Wonders of Wildlife organization, will give the

presentation on animal adoption.

The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Riverboat

Restaurant, 151 E. Pacific Highway, Newport Beach.

The lecture will include information about spaying and neutering and

which animals are allowed in the city.

For more information, call (949) 224-2266