- Published by:
- Conservation Regulator
- Date:
- 5 Aug 2024
Wildlife demonstrators educate the public about ecology, through static or roving wildlife displays. The purpose of this guide is to assist wildlife demonstrators in complying with the conditions of their wildlife demonstrator licences.
Wildlife demonstrators must hold a wildlife demonstrator licence and meet minimum standards of care and welfare for exhibited wildlife. This also includes safeguarding the community. These standards are outlined in the legislation and as conditions of wildlife demonstrator licences. The legislation referred to in this guide are the Wildlife Act 1975 and the Wildlife Regulations 2024.
This guide outlines the conditions of a wildlife demonstrator licence. It sets out the objectives of each condition, and provides information about how to comply. Some guidance provided is not mandatory, but will assist licence holders in meeting their requirements. All conditions and requirements are set out in the linked PDF or below.
To get started, click on the link relating to the condition or requirement you would like to learn more about. More detail about wildlife demonstrator licences and the role of Conservation Regulator Authorised Officers can be also found below.
All conditions are relevant to all wildlife demonstrator licence holders.
Conditions and requirements
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Sections of this guide
More information about wildlife demonstrator licences
All wildlife in Victoria is legally protected. Conservation Regulator administers licences, permits and authorisations under the Wildlife Act to engage in specific activities relating to wildlife.
Role of Authorised Officers
Failure to comply with the conditions, limitations or restrictions of your licence is an offence under section 22(6) of the Wildlife Act.
Wildlife demonstrator licence conditions
Conditions that apply to all wildlife demonstrator licences. These include keeping and trading wildlife, demonstrations and events, and conditions specific to certain species.
Commercial wildlife licence conditions
Conditions that apply to all commercial wildlife licence holders, including wildlife demonstrators, as specified in the Wildlife Regulations
General wildlife licence requirements
Legal requirements that apply to all wildlife licence holders, as specified in the Wildlife Regulations
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