Caring for wildlife

Sick, injured and orphaned wildlife

Information advising what to do if you find sick, injured, or orphaned wildlife, handling and transporting injured wild animals. Find out about the Rehabilitation of these animals, and the Codes of Practice to care for them.

Australian bat lyssavirus and your general biosecurity obligation

What bat carers and other people interacting with bats need to understand to meet their legal obligations under the Biosecurity Act.

Conserving wildlife

Information about conserving native plants and native animals; the relationships between species and how individuals can assist in wildlife protection.

Marine wildlife strandings

Information about marine wildlife strandings and what you can do should you encounter a stranded turtle, dugong, whale or dolphin.

Becoming a wildlife carer

What you need to do to become a wildlife carer.

RSPCA Qld partnership for wildlife care (rescue and rehabilitation)

The department and the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Queensland (RSPCA) are exploring a partnership to enhance wildlife rescue, care and rehabilitation in Queensland.