Native Animal Network

• Provide a point of contact for members and the general public seeking advice on native animal care

• Provide an educational resource on native animal care to other interested parties such as schools etc., through visits, workshops, seminars and dissemination of written material
• Continually upgrade knowledge on the subject of native animal care by attending seminars and conferences on this and related issues
• Facilitate placement of orphaned and injured animals to a safe environment, in keeping with the Network policy of non-release of hand-reared animals. (As per National Parks and Wildlife Rescue Permit conditions).

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Permits

A Rescue Permit is required to care for an animal if it is unable to be released within a few days. Permit information can be obtained from www.parks.sa.gov.au or by contacting:

Fauna Permits,
National Parks and Wildlife SA,
GPO Box 1782
ADELAIDE  SA  5001
Ph:  (08) 8204 8706

Release

In South Australia, it is illegal to release a hand-reared, imprinted animal without the written permission of the Director, National Parks and Wildlife SA.

For free advice or assistance, click here for a list of local Network Representatives.