Keeping particular protected wildlife
General information
[Keeping particular protected wildlife under a permit to keep protected wildlife]
The Nature Conservation Act 1992 permits various commercial activities involving wildlife through a range of licences, permits and authorities. A permit to keep protected wildlife may be issued to allow the holder to keep wildlife, but not use it, for various reasons.
Strict conditions apply under a permit to keep protected wildlife, including a restriction on breeding (other than birds). The permit holder is also not allowed to buy or accept, sell or give away wildlife held under the permit except in limited circumstances.
A person who keeps a protected animal under a permit to keep protected wildlife is not allowed to display the animal, or sell or give the animal away.
Guidelines and policies
Please read the information below to find out how to apply for a permit to carry out this type of activity. The information sheet includes details about fees.
You can also read the legislation online by visiting the Office of Queensland Parliamentary Counsel website.
Information sheet: Permit to keep protected wildlife
Guideline: General requirements - Keeping and using protected, international or prohibited animals in Queensland
Guideline: Conditions and restrictions - Keeping exempt animals
Guideline: Conditions and restrictions - Keeping protected animals under a permit to keep protected wildlife
Permits and approvals
To apply for this type of permit, you need to lodge a completed application form.
Forms and fees
Please download an application form or contact the Ecoaccess Customer Service Unit on 1300 368 326 for assistance.
Application form: Permit to keep protected wildlife
Return of operations: Permit to keep
Last updated: 06 January 2006