David Manning’s ANIMAL ARK can provide you or your organization with a range of wildlife related services. We are a Department of Environment & Conservation approved and licensed provider.

Key services now booking: 

Venomous Snake Catch & Relocation Training Practical course, linked to OH&S responsibilities, comprising: Tailored introduction for your particular region / working environment. Hazardous wildlife overview. Fear factor – a natural human response. Reptile behaviour and understanding snakes. Site awareness and invasion prevention. Legal / moral responsibilities. Understanding and utilizing protective clothing and equipment. Appropriate first aid for bites and stings. Snake catch and release in practice with venomous species in strictly supervised setting. No prior experience required – suits any age/educational background. 1 day course. Maximum 10 per course. Recommended equipment available for purchase.

Practical Reptile & Amphibian Care Course Suitable for all ages with many animals to see and handle. Get professional advice on choosing, buying and caring for these amazing creatures from reptile expert and author, David Manning. Every course student receives a free copy of David's latest book. Based in Perth. Course duration 4 hours. Great introduction to keeping pet herptiles.

General Wildlife Awareness Course Familiarizing staff and individuals with wildlife likely to be encountered in various regions.

Wildlife Relocation Catch and relocation of fauna from areas hazardous to wildlife.

Fauna Surveys Assistance with fauna surveys.

David Manning is an experienced, well respected herpetologist, author and general professional naturalist. As an educator he is engaging and effective with people of all ages and abilities.

Licensed with DEC to keep fauna for educational & public purposes.
An approved educator for venomous snake catch / relocation training.
Based in Perth.
Insured & police checked.

For more information or to book please phone David or Jenny on
08 9243 3044 or email us on info@animalark.com.au