Recreational wildlife licence (obtained pre 22 August 2020)
On 22 August 2020, Recreational Wildlife Licences (RWL) were replaced with a new licensing system.
If you have an active RWL obtained before 22 August 2020, you can continue to use this until it expires. To find out more about your existing RWL and licence responsibilities, and how to submit a movement advice please read this guide.
Once your active RWL expires, you will need to apply for one of the new Native animal keeping licence. To find out about the reporting requirements of the Native animal keeping licenses read the Reporting buying and selling of native animal guide.
Please note, a recreational wildlife licence does not allow you to use the animals for commercial purposes. Visit Commercial wildlife permits and regulations for more information.
Recreational wildlife licence (obtained pre 22 August 2020)
In this guide
Apply to keep a native animal
Find out how to Apply for a Native animal keeping licence and learn about your requirements when keeping native animals.
Species licence search
Search for examples of:
- birds, reptiles or amphibians requiring a licence to be kept privately in Queensland
- birds, reptiles or amphibians not requiring a licence to be kept privately in Queensland.
SEQ Recreational Wildlife Re-homing Pilot Program
South East Queensland Recreational Wildlife Re-homing Pilot Program