Wildlife licences In NSW you need a licence for living or working with most native animals including keeping them as pets. Find the right wildlife licence Type of licence Catch and release of reptiles or possumsCommercial kangaroo management Control or harm native animalsEmu farming and egg carvingNative animals as petsScientific licences for research, education or conservationTaxidermyTrading in native animalsWildlife rehabilitation Working or living with threatened species Related information Protected native plant licences Licensing helps regulate the cut-flower and whole-plant industries to sustainably harvest and cultivate protected native plants for sale. east Wildlife Management System The Wildlife Management System is the Department of Planning and Environment's new online platform for services and transactions related to wildlife licensing. east