Queensland

Keeping native animals

What animals can I keep?

What licence do I need?

Find out if you need a licence to keep your native animals, and which licence best suits your circumstances.

What animals don’t need a licence

Find out which animals are considered exempt species and can be kept without a licence.

How to apply for a Native Animal Keeping Licence

Information about how to apply for a native animal keeping licence.

Reporting the buying or selling of native animals

Conditions of swap/trade meets

Read about the new licensing system, and the requirements for bird or reptile meeting/shows.

https://www.qld.gov.au/environment/plants-animals/wildlife-permits/permit-types/keeping-native-animals