Animals

To keep native mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians as pets, you'll need a licence. Find out which licence you need to keep the various types of wildlife and apply online.

View a list of selected Queensland animal species including their conservation status, habitat, distribution, life history, behaviour, threatening processes, recovery actions and references.

Queensland has an impressive list of potentially dangerous wildlife including venomous snakes, spiders, stingrays, jelly-fish, crocodiles and sharks.

Find out about becoming a wildlife carer and the codes of practise for caring for sick, injured or orphaned animals in Queensland.

Read about how the Queensland’s Threatened Species Program 2020-2040 is bringing together stakeholders to deliver critical research, conservation and recovery programs to protect our most vulnerable flora and fauna and mitigate the threats they face.

Find out about the native plant and animal species that have declined in numbers and threatened with extinction.

Information about animal pests and diseases in Queensland.