Keeping declared animals
Animals that are not native to Australia are managed under the Landscape South Australia Act 2019. Within the dog fence in SA, this includes dingoes and dingo hybrids.
There are restrictions in place for some of these animals because they pose a threat to agriculture, the environment, and public safety. You may need a permit to keep, move, or sell a declared animal that is otherwise prohibited in SA, depending on the species.
Permits are issued based on your ability to manage the risk associated with keeping animals of high pest potential. They are only granted to facilities that either:
- demonstrate extremely high standards of physical security, staff expertise, housing and animal management
- provide a benefit to the community through education.
Apply for a permit
Contact us if you want to apply for a permit to keep a declared animal. We will advise you of:
- any permit conditions and what you need to do
- policies that may influence the decision-making process, with examples of how these might be relevant to your application.
We assess applications on state and national policies, risk assessments, and guidelines. We consider variables such as purpose, facility security, and the experience of applicants.
Application forms
Application forms
- New applicants to keep declared animals in approved facilities ().
- New applicants to keep declared animals in travelling circuses and temporary exhibits ().
- Extension to existing permit to keep additional species which are not currently held under a current permit ().
- Guidelines and application form for a movement permit ()
Application fee
Application fee
Fees for a permit application are charged based on the Landscape South Australia (Fees) Notice 2024 (PDF).
Application fee: $442.
In certain circumstances, these fees may be waived. We may request a payment for security of compliance with any condition of a permit.
Contact the Department for Environment and Water about a permit to keep, sell or display native Australian animals.
Right of appeal
If your application for a permit is refused or conditions are imposed, you may appeal against the decision through the Environment, Resources and Development Court.
