What Rockstar Has Shown
A green iguana appears in GTA 6's first trailer, perched on the shoulder of an NPC on Ocean Drive — shown as a pet rather than wild. Rockstar has shown the animal but has not detailed any hunting, combat, or reward mechanics for it — those remain unknown. Given the species' real prevalence in South Florida, ambient wild iguanas on seawalls and canal banks would also fit, though only the trailer's pet appearance is confirmed.
The Real Animal
The green iguana is a large, non-native lizard that has become an invasive fixture of South Florida, basking on seawalls, canal banks and in suburban yards. During rare cold snaps they famously become torpid and fall out of trees — Florida news really does issue 'falling iguana' advisories. They're also commonly kept as pets, which is how they arrived.
Precedent in the GTA Series
GTA hasn't featured iguanas as a system before; this is set-dressing and local colour, much like the trailer's other Florida-specific touches.
What Changed on This Page
Removed invented pet/ownership mechanics and stats. Kept the real invasive-species biology and the confirmed trailer appearance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the green iguana in GTA 6?
Yes — a green iguana appears in the first trailer, perched on an NPC's shoulder as a pet on Ocean Drive.
Are iguanas wild in Florida?
Yes — green iguanas are an invasive species across South Florida, common on seawalls and in yards, and are also kept as pets, which is how they spread.
Can you keep an iguana in GTA 6?
Unknown. The trailer shows one as an NPC's pet; no player pet system for iguanas has been confirmed.
Last updated May 29, 2026. GTA 6 is unreleased; this page separates what Rockstar has shown from real-world biology, labelled leaks, and labelled expectation. For the full list, see our Wildlife Wiki.