Can anyone care for injured wildlife?

 

Whilst you may have the best of intentions, it is illegal for anyone to care for native Australian wildlife without the approriate permits and licenses granted by the QLD Dept of Heritage and Protection.  If you find any sick, injured or orphaned animals then please call us and we will care for them or help you should you wish to take on some of the responsibility.  

What permits do I need?

 

Queensland's native wildlife is protected by legislation. The primary purpose of this legislation is to conserve biodiversity by protecting wildlife and its habitat. Under the Nature Conservation Act 1992 (PDF)* all native birds, reptiles, mammals and amphibians are protected in Queensland, along with a limited range of invertebrates (some butterflies, spiders and scorpions), freshwater fish and the grey nurse shark. Other aquatic species are protected by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority.

A licensing and permitting system helps to protect native wildlife from being used in ways that are not sustainable and from the impacts of exotic species. This system ensures viable wild populations of plants and animals are maintained by regulating the taking, keeping, using or moving of wildlife for commercial, recreational or other purposes.

The types of approvals you will need depend on a number of things, including:

• the species of wildlife concerned

• the activity you want to carry out

• the tenure of the area in which you intend to undertake your activity.

You can apply for a Recreational Wildlife licence using the department's online service. If you already hold a recreational wildlife licence you can download an additional record book (PDF, 800K)* for free.

The necessary information required for the approval of a permit or licence is clearly explained on the relevant application form.

How can I adopt an animal in care?

 

You can adopt any of our animals that you see for a small fee which goes 100% towards the cost of food, medicines, and all health related costs associated with their rehabilitation.  In return, we will send you regular updates on their progess or needs, photos, and videos.  As an adoptive parent you will also be a part of their release back to the wild.