Where to find more info
Below are a selection of links to websites, local businesses and group members that share information about both wild and pet reptiles and amphibians.
Licences
Native reptiles are protected by law so if you want to keep a native reptile as a pet you’ll need a biodiversity conservation licence granted under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 from the Department of Planning and Environment (National Parks and Wildlife Service).
Native frogs and amphibians are protected by law so if you want to keep one as a pet you’ll need a biodiversity conservation licence granted under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 from the Department of Planning and Environment (National Parks and Wildlife Service).
Reptile Solutions - Relocation and Reptile Shows
Local mobile petting zoo, reptile shows and displays. Promoting awareness and conservation through WILD education.
School Incursions, Community Events, Birthday Parties, Retail and many more.
Snake and reptile relocation, inspection and identification.
Josh & Greeny's: Wild Aussie Adventures
Adventuring and wildlife, showing you guys what we are passionate about! Enjoying the great outdoors and what this beautiful country has to offer. We have some of the most unique animals in the world and we want to bring you right into the action of finding these critters and, hopefully, sparking a passion and an interest in wildlife and conservation.
Check out the videos on their YouTube linked below.
Community Conservation
Manning River Turtle - Helping protect the Manning River helmeted turtle
https://manningriverturtle.org/
OzGreen - Bellingen Riverwatch: Citizen science programs to protect rivers
https://www.ozgreen.org/bellingen-riverwatch
1 Million Turtles - A freshwater conservation program where everyone can get involved
Come Say Hello
Meetings: 1st Friday of the month @ 7pm Lions Club Hall, Hastings River Drive, Port Macquarie