Living with local wildlife and other animals

Contact our service centres for information and assistance with issues relating to various wildlife and nuisance animals, such as:

• Bees
• Wasps
• Feral cats
• Ducks
• Foxes
• Possums
• Swooping birds
• Snakes
• Feeding wildlife

Contact information

• For issues with non-native species such as foxes, rabbits, deer or livestock refer to the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning website or call at 13 61 86. 
• Removal of ducks: wait a few days as the ducks are likely to leave on their own accord. If you have reported the matter to the Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning a wildlife duty officer will investigate after a few days. 
• For issues relating to sick, injured or orphaned native Australian wildlife refer to the Wildlife Victoria website or call at 03 8400 7300.
• Help for Wildlife is an incorporated, non-profit organisation operating a 24-hour emergency and rescue service hotline at 0417 380 687.
• Issues with animals such as possums living in roof spaces or wall cavities should be referred to a professional commercial service.