Wildlife spotters, catchers and handlers for any site.
Wildlife spotter, wildlife catcher, wildlife handler, animal catcher, critter catcher — different names for the same job: a licensed professional who finds native animals in the work zone and moves them out of harm's way. Fauna Spotters supplies licensed wildlife handlers to construction, mining, renewables and infrastructure sites Australia-wide, 24/7.
Wildlife handling we cover
Our wildlife catchers are trained and licensed across the full range of Australian native fauna — not just the easy ones.
- Venomous snake capture and relocation, 24/7 on active sites
- Koalas, possums, gliders and other arboreal mammals
- Macropods, echidnas, wombats and ground mammals
- Raptors, waterbirds and nesting birds
- Frogs, turtles, lizards and other herpetofauna during dewatering
- Nuisance wildlife assessments and humane exclusion
Licensed handling, not DIY removal
Native wildlife is protected in every Australian state and territory, and moving it without the right licence is an offence. Our handlers operate under state rehabilitation and spotter catcher permits, follow species-appropriate capture and release protocols, and log every animal encounter for your compliance records.
From one-off callouts to embedded crews
Need a wildlife catcher for a single snake callout, or a wildlife handler embedded with your clearing crew for a six-month program? Both are quoted online with transparent day rates and per-km travel.
Frequently asked questions
Is a wildlife handler the same as a fauna spotter catcher?
Largely, yes. 'Fauna Spotter Catcher' is the formal licensed role used in project approvals; 'wildlife spotter', 'wildlife catcher' and 'wildlife handler' are everyday names for the same licensed capability. If your approval requires an FSC, our wildlife handlers hold that licence.
Can you remove an animal from our worksite today?
For metro and regional South East Queensland we run 24/7 on-call capture and relocation — fastest for snakes on active sites. Call 1800 4 FAUNA and we'll dispatch the nearest licensed handler.
Do you handle 'nuisance' wildlife like possums in site sheds?
Yes. We assess, capture and relocate nuisance wildlife using humane, species-appropriate methods that comply with state welfare and relocation rules.