Category: Victoria

#1: The Victorian flower of many colours and varieties – the Rose. The rose was (and still is) a symbol of love – but for the Victorians, they had to be pink or red. Receive a bunch of yellow roses and you’re admitting to infidelity! Most of our modern roses are hybrid roses, derived from […]

Sugar Gliders are found from Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia and Victoria. They are generally found in eucalyptus dominated environments particularly open forests and woodland areas. This usually occurs between the months of June and January each year. Are there sugar gliders in Melbourne? They rest in the tree hollows, which they prepare with […]

Applying for a wildlife licence You can now apply online Apply for a Wildlife Basic Licence, a Wildlife Advanced Licence, a Wildlife Specimen Licence, or a Dingo Licence. Hard copy application forms can also be sent to you by phoning the Customer Service Centre on 136 186. What birds need a licence in Victoria? Wildlife […]

Less common native animal pets are reptiles, some tortoises, lizards, crocodiles and snakes, some frogs, and some types of fish. Special permits are necessary to keep most Australian wildlife (e.g. kangaroos, possums, wombats, koalas, kookaburras, magpies, hawks, many reptiles, frogs and fish). What wild animals can you have as pets in Australia? Currently only dogs, […]

1.9 Emus are protected in Victoria in accordance with the Wildlife Act 1975. People with the appropriate licence from the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning are permitted to keep, rear and sell native animals specified in the Wildlife Regulations 2002. Can you keep an emu as a pet in Australia? You must have […]

Tyers Park – two hours from Melbourne: Set in the foothills to the north of the Latrobe Valley, the park has an abundance of diverse birdlife and wildflowers, making it a great destination for a road trip. If you stay until dark you might be lucky enough to see powerful owls and sooty owls. Where […]

The most common native duck species in Victoria are the Pacific Black Duck and the Australian Wood Duck. Are ducks indigenous to Australia? All native duck species are protected and the most common native species found throughout NSW are the Pacific Black Duck and the Australian Wood Duck. Are ducks an invasive species in Australia? […]

Victoria is the first state in Australia to ban such operations, and the Bill “delivers on the Government’s election commitment to stamp out puppy farms, reform pet shops in Victoria and improve traceability of online sales of cats and dogs.” (Press Release, Jaala Pulford (Minister for Agriculture), Getting it Done: Is puppy farming legal in […]

Standard for restricted breed dogs A restricted breed dog is any of these breeds: American Pit Bull Terrier, Dogo Argentino, Fila Brasileiro, Japanese Tosa or Perro de Presa Canario. Can I own a pitbull in Australia? Pit bull terriers have been banned from importation into Australia for over 15 years but there are some living […]

If you keep more than 2 cats or 2 dogs you will need to apply for an Excess Animal Permit. This Permit helps to protect our pet’s health and prevent inconvenience to our neighbours. How many dogs allowed in Victoria? All cats and dogs over the age of three months must be microchipped and registered […]