Wildlife Demonstrator Licence - Victoria

Service type

Licence

A licence defines the need to obtain recognition / certification and registration to undertake a certain business activity.

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for this licence you must:

• be at least 18 years old (or provide the signed consent of a parent or guardian)
• if you are applying on behalf of a company or other organisation, nominate a person who will be responsible for managing your premises
• have suitable premises to house the wildlife, and be willing for these premises to be inspected prior to being issued a licence
• obtain planning approval from the local council (if required)
• notify the relevant body of the details of employees

If you intend to include any pest animals (non-indigenous), you will require a separate pest animal (Animal Exhibition) permit.

Prerequisites

Must Have

Code of Practice for the Public Display and Exhibition of Animals

Duration

One year, or three months (short term licence).

Expiry

30 June

Fees

Fees Details for this service in table format.

Forms

Act(s) name

Wildlife Act 1975 Victoria

Regulation(s) name

Wildlife Regulations 2024 Victoria

Lodgement process

Apply

All Commercial Wildlife Licences expire on 30 June each year. Renewal of a Commercial Wildlife Licence is conditional upon submission of a 'Return for Wildlife', which must be received by The Wildlife and Game Licence Service by April 14.

Licence holders who meet this requirement will receive a renewal notice approximately 4-6 weeks before their licence expires on 30 June.

Application process

Apply

Please lodge your application form, a copy of your National Police Check, a copy of your Management Plan, and any other associated documents directly with the Agency. Do not attach payment, as you will be invoiced for the fee if your application is successful.

If you are applying for a short-term licence, a full itinerary of display locations is required with the application.

Approval time

6-8 weeks

Administering agency

Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action

Plants and Animals

Contact details

Supporting information

Commercial Wildlife Licences (Opens in new window)