​The following guidelines are referenced from the WIRES website.

Do NOT approach:

• snakes
• monitor lizards (goannas)
• flying-foxes
• microbats
• large macropods (kangaroos or wallabies)
• koalas
• raptors (eagles, falcons or hawks)

These animals require specialist handling and MUST be rescued by trained wildlife rescuers. If you are unsure of the species, please check the images and information via the links above. Please monitor the animal from a safe distance and call for rescue assistance.

WIRES Rescue Office can be contacted 24/7 for wildlife information and rescue advice on 1300 094 737 or online at Report a Rescue.