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Keeping native animals

Licences to keep, use or display native animals

In Queensland, you need a licence to keep, use and display protected native animals. Find out your requirements and which licence you will need.

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.

Wildlife permit assessment changes

Learn more about changes to the assessment process for certain types of protected animal permits.

Conditions of swap/trade meets

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