Fauna Services are Western Australia’s kangaroo relocation specialists, providing safe, humane and DBCA approved kangaroo relocation services across Perth, the Swan Coastal Plain, Pilbara, Kimberley and beyond. Using licensed tranquiliser darting and chemical capture techniques under full veterinarian supervision, our team delivers professional kangaroo relocation for urban development, golf courses, mine sites and residential areas.
DBCA Approved Kangaroo Relocation
All Fauna Services kangaroo relocations are conducted under a DBCA approved fauna taking licence issued by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions. Our Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) has been developed in consultation with qualified veterinarians and DBCA wildlife officers, and is reviewed and updated after each program to ensure continuous improvement in animal welfare outcomes.
We manage all DBCA licensing requirements on your behalf — including licence applications, SOP submission, approved release site selection and post-relocation reporting — so your project team doesn’t have to navigate the regulatory process alone.
When Is Kangaroo Relocation Required?
Western Grey Kangaroos (Macropus fuliginosus) are one of the most commonly managed species in Perth and surrounds. Relocation is typically required when:
- Kangaroos are isolated by land clearing on urban development sites and cannot move to suitable habitat on their own
- A golf course or recreational facility has an overpopulated herd causing turf damage or public safety concerns
- Kangaroos are trapped in a residential area and at risk from vehicles, dogs or other hazards
- Animals are stressed, aggressive or injured and cannot be safely moved by hand
- Development approval conditions require fauna relocation prior to clearing
Our Kangaroo Relocation Method
As kangaroo relocation specialists, we use chemical capture — tranquiliser darting with DBCA approved immobilisation drugs — to safely sedate kangaroos before handling, examination and transport. This approach minimises stress to the animal and is significantly safer for both the kangaroos and our team compared to physical restraint methods.
Key aspects of our approach include:
- Pre-relocation site assessment and fauna management plan
- DBCA approved fauna taking licence managed on your behalf
- Vet-supervised darting using approved sedatives
- Individual monitoring of every sedated animal from dart to release
- Careful joey management — pouched joeys are relocated with their mothers
- Relocation to DBCA approved release sites with appropriate habitat
- Full compliance documentation including capture logs, GPS records and post-relocation reports
Kangaroo Relocation for Urban Development
Perth’s expanding urban fringe — particularly across the Swan Coastal Plain — regularly brings development into areas supporting established kangaroo populations. When clearing is required, kangaroos must be safely removed before earthworks begin. As specialists in kangaroo relocation, Fauna Services works directly with developers, project managers and environmental consultants to plan and execute relocations that meet development approval conditions and DBCA requirements.
Golf Course Kangaroo Relocation
Perth’s metropolitan golf courses provide ideal habitat for Western Grey Kangaroos — plentiful grass, permanent water and no predators. When populations exceed sustainable levels or dominant males become aggressive toward members of the public, active management is required. Our kangaroo relocation specialists can assess the population, develop a DBCA approved management strategy and carry out targeted relocation of surplus animals.
Mine Site Kangaroo Management
Mine sites across the Pilbara and Goldfields frequently require kangaroo management where firearms are restricted on tenements. Chemical capture and relocation provides a safe, DBCA approved alternative for removing kangaroos from active work areas, haul roads and infrastructure zones without the use of firearms.
Areas We Service
Our kangaroo relocation specialists operate across all of Western Australia including Perth metropolitan area, Swan Coastal Plain, Peel region, South West, Pilbara, Kimberley and Goldfields. We mobilise rapidly to both urban and remote locations with short lead times.
Request a Kangaroo Relocation Assessment
Every kangaroo relocation situation is different. Contact Fauna Services — Western Australia’s kangaroo relocation specialists — for an assessment of your site and a tailored, DBCA approved relocation plan.
Email edward@fauna.au or call 0401 189 834. You can also learn more about our broader chemical capture services here.