The Marsupial Society caters for people with a general interest in marsupials, many keeping & breeding specific species. Wildlife parks, Wildlife carers, Zoo keepers & Conservationists.
The Society is a volunteer run not for profit group that promotes the keeping and care of Australian marsupials and mammals. Incorporated in Victoria Australia.
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The Marsupial Society holds events throughout the year. Everyone is welcome to attend our advertised events.
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Wildlife Park & Zoo visits
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Members property visits
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Weekends away
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Animal surveys
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In Victoria there are currently 31 species of marsupial & native mammals that can be kept by private keepers.
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We represent our members and native animal keepers by lobbying government when wildlife regulations are under review
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We provide advice to government in the development of Codes of Practice related to the keeping of marsupials and native mammals
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We research, write and present submissions to Government for the addition of new marsupials and native mammal to private keeping wildlife schedules
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We maintain representation on the Victoria Government Wildlife Possession Trade Advisory Committee (WPTAC)
Society Membership
A licence is required in all states of Australia to keep marsupials and most native mammals. These can be obtained from your State Government Environment department..
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​​NO wildlife may be taken from the wild in any State, it must be obtained from a legal source a private wildlife breeder, wildlife park or zoo.
There are private keeper obligations under the licencing requirements refer to to your State jurisdiction for requirements
