Apply for a permit to possess protected species

Key info

• You must have a permit to keep wildlife in Tasmania. 
• To apply for a permit you must submit a Possession of Wildlife application form (PDF, 202KB) by email to Wildlife.Services@nre.tas.gov.au or post to Wildlife Services, GPO Box 44, Hobart 7001.
• Your application must include how the wildlife came into your possession, your skills and experience and how you intend to house it.
• You can get an application form from any service centre. There is no fee for applying. You must submit a new application to reapply if you want to continue to posses the wildlife.