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Wildlife licences

All native mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians and many species of native plants are protected in NSW by the National Parks and Wildlife Act.

You'll need to get a licence from the NPWS if you want to:

• keep native animals as pets
• carry out research into protected fauna and flora
• move native animals across state and territory borders.

Keeping native animals as pets
Birds, frogs, reptiles and mammals - find out which species you can keep in NSW, and download licence application forms.

Trading in native animals and plants
See licences and policies for trade and commercial use of native plants and animals within NSW, and transport of native species across the state's borders.

Licences for scientific, educational and conservation purposes
Download scientific licence application forms, and view policies on rehabilitation of protected animals and translocation of threatened fauna.

Licences for property owners and developers
Do you wish to control native animals that are causing damage or economic hardship on your property? Are you planning a development or other activity that may harm a threatened species? Download licence application forms here.

Fishing licences
You'll need a licence if you're doing any freshwater or saltwater fishing in NSW. Visit the NSW Fisheries website to find out more and buy a licence online.

Wildlife licences in other parts of Australia
The licensing information on this website only applies to NSW. Get links to fauna protection agencies in the Commonwealth and other states and territories to find out more about wildlife licences.