Wildlife Education and Training
Education and personal empowerment.
It is education and training, but we have some fun too.
We are the approved and preferred supplier of wildlife education and training services and equipment for most major mining and construction companies.
Our team of knowledgeable and experienced trainers offer specialised courses and services to help you understand, appreciate, and safely handle fauna, including venomous snakes.
Our mission is to provide top quality wildlife education that emphasizes work health and safety (WHS), conservation, and respect for the animals we share our environment with.
Our certificates are widely recognised for any relevant licensing. For up to date information on wildlife licensing contact your relevant state or territory department.
SNAKE HANDLing COURSES
Learn best practice techniques for managing venomous snakes and other potentially hazardous wildlife with our wildlife safety courses. Train with the latest equipment for optimum safety and welfare of trainee and snakes!
We regularly train at our Perth training centre and onsite FIFO or DIDO throughout WA – to enquire please contact us
FAUNA HANDLing COURSES
To assist those working in the field with fauna relocation, this course provides theory and some practical exercises in the capture, restraint, handling and transportation of invertebrates, amphibians, reptiles, birds and small mammals.
We regularly train at our Perth training centre and onsite FIFO or DIDO throughout WA – to enquire please contact us
COMBINED FAUNA & SNAKE HANDLing COURSES
This combined course covers all the essentials of the single day Snake handling and Fauna handling courses, but over a more intense and longer day. Ideal for the time poor and those on restrictive rosters! Just as much hands on time with mammals and reptiles as normal. Lower numbers help facilitate a thoroughly immersive and enjoyable experience. A very popular option with many of our clients.
We regularly train at our Perth training centre and onsite FIFO or DIDO throughout WA – to enquire please contact us
WILDLIFE / SNAKE AWARENESS
Familiarizing staff and individuals with wildlife likely to be encountered in various regions, Animal Ark’s Wildlife / Snake Awareness Workshops can be tailored to your staffs needs and location. Perfect for Professional Development Days, PD Days for teachers and educators, Safety Briefings, Toolbox Talks, Team Building.
It is like a show and tell for grown ups, meet and greet some amazing creatures!
Services
Our mission is to provide top-quality wildlife education that emphasizes safety, conservation, and respect for the animals we share our environment with.
Our team of experienced trainers offer specialised courses and services to help you understand, appreciate, and safely handle fauna, including venomous snakes.
Our Store
Latest equipment, custom designed by Animal Ark for optimum safety and welfare of trainee and animal.
Snake Handling
A variety of kits or items sold separately for the capture and relocation of snakes.
Apparel
Free Resources
Course dates
We regularly train onsite for companies throughout WA or your team can come to us. All upcoming training course dates at our base in Perth WA are listed on the course dates page.
To enquire about us coming to you please contact us on info@animalark.com.au or 08 9243 3044.
About us
At Animal Ark we are a small family business passionate about wildlife education and safety.
With over 40 years of experience David Manning started Animal Ark in Australia in 2006. Previously in the UK the organisation was a specialist media consultancy, advising on, providing training, and handling all sorts of creatures for film, television, and the wider media. We have established ourselves as a leading wildlife education and training provider in Australia for major corporations, mine sites, shires, and individuals.
News
Newsletter No. 73 July 2025
WELCOME Well, well, we can definitely feel the chill now. At Animal Ark we are all rugging up against the...
Newsletter No. 72 January 2025
WELCOME So here we are mid-summer, our team are still out and about delivering Animal Ark’s Snake Avoidance training for...
Newsletter No. 71 August 2024
WELCOME Our team are back from the 10th World Congress of Herpetology (WCH10), a meeting of the world’s top Herpetologists...
Newsletter No. 70 July 2024
WELCOME So very cold but sunny – we have passed the shortest day of the year (21st June) which technically...
Newsletter No. 69 May 2024
WELCOME Winter is on its way. Chilly nights are upon us, and many are no doubt relieved that reptiles, and...
Vet Practice Magazine
Our Snake Avoidance Training for Dogs was recently featured in Vet Practice Magazine. Here’s a snippet: Western Australian vet Felicity...
ABC Radio
David Manning of Animal Ark talks about the frogs and other wildlife enjoying the wet winter in Perth. Broadcast on...
ABC Radio
David Manning of Animal Ark talks about his new tarantula spiderlings. Broadcast on 720 ABC Perth in June 2016. Listen...
Combined Fauna & Venomous Snake Handling Training Course
For those time poor seeking a single day course that covers content from both our Snake and Fauna Handling Courses
Contact us
Please see the online Course Dates page for dates, fees, and further booking details. For General Enquiries please complete our contact form below or email us on info@animalark.com.au or call 08 9243 3044