What do I do if I see a dead kangaroo?
Report it to the City’s Customer Services department on (08) 9550 3777 and arrangements will be made for its removal.
What if I find an injured kangaroo?
Rangers can assess whether the kangaroo is able to be assisted medically or not. It may have a Joey in which case we will need to give it to a wildlife carer.
Who are the local wildlife carers/re-locators?
- Allison Dixon - 0401 314 701
What do I do if I find a snake in my house or garden?
Rangers can provide you with contact details of a wildlife re-locator who will happily assist.
It is an offence to kill a snake. PLEASE DO NOT TRY AND CAPTURE OR KILL THE SNAKE YOURSELF – this is when many snake bite occur.
Who will capture and relocate the snake?
- Allison Dixon - 0401 314 701
- Dave Inwood (volunteer) - 0437 989 732
- DPAW Wildcare Helpline - 9474 9055
- Paul Kenyon, Snakebusters Rockingham (fees apply) - 0439 941 004
- Paul Sewell, Wannanup, Falcon, Dawesvile areas only (fees apply) - 0400 389 423
- Alec Milroy, Mandurah (volunteer) - 0409 174 004
- Kyrah-Dean Amos-Harris (donation requested) - 0452 562 407
What if I have problems with bees?
Do not disturb or agitate the hive or swarm. Leave them alone and call a professional Bee Keeper for hive removal. Swarms are usually there in passing and will move on.
Who do I contact for assistance?
- Shane Maddison (Small fee payable which is donated to charity ) (08) 9534 2566 or 0448 899 357
What do I do if I find an injured dolphin?
There are specialised wildlife carers that can assist with dolphins that are in distress or injured. Please do not approach the dolphin as this may distress it further causing additional injuries.
Who do I contact for assistance?
- Mandurah Dolphin Rescue - 0418 947 626 or 0407 090 284
- DPAW Wildcare Helpline - (08) 9474 9055
What do I do if I find an injured Seabird?
Avoid handling the injured bird and call a specialised seabird rescuers.
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