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Why join Wildlife Tourism Australia?
Who can join Wildlife Tourism Australia?
How much does it cost to join Wildlife Tourism Australia?
[Special note: reductions for coming year due to disasters affecting tourism]
How do I join Wildlife Tourism Australia?
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How much does it cost to join Wildlife Tourism Australia?
This has been the hardest year this century for tourism operators and others in the tourism field - first the floods in so many places, then the cyclone, even the earthquake in New Zealand put some travelers off coming to our part of the world from other continents, then volcanic ash from Chile stopped a lot of flights, and through it all the high Aussie dollar has tempted vacationers to look to other destinations and Australians to venture overseas rather than holiday at home.
We know many in the tourism business are now struggling to keep afloat, and want your WTA subscription to help, not hinder your efforts, so accordingly have decreased the membership for what will hopefully be a recovery period after these very tough times
Those who have already paid he full amount will have the excess credited towards the 2012-2013 membership year
| Category | Full Year Fee | |
| Corporate | $120 – reduced for 2011-2012 financial year to $80 | |
| Individual | $80 – reduced for 2011-2012 financial year to $60 | |
| Student/Concession | $40 – reduced for 2011-2012 financial year to $30 |
All fees are in Australian Dollars ($AUD) and GST is NOT applicable. For student/concession membership, evidence of enrollment/pension is required.
Who can join Wildlife Tourism Australia?
Members can include:
- Tourism operators: including touring companies, eco-lodges, farmstays and wildlife parks that incorporate wildlife in their operations, or who are interested in doing so (corporate membership)
- Members of the tourism industry: including employees or volunteer employees of tourism operations or organzations with an interest in wildlife tourism (individual or concession membership)
- Commonwealth, State, and Local Government: organisations and individuals dealing with wildlife tourism, particularly in tourism and environmental/land management agencies (corporate or individual membership)
- Academics and students: conducting or planning research on wildlife tourism (individual or concession membership)
- Members of Non-Government Organisations: including tourism, conservation, birdwatching or other naturalist activities with an interest in wildlife tourism (corporate, concession or individual membership)
- Others with an interest in wildlife tourism (concession or individual membership)
Our primary focus is non-consumptive wildlife tourism with free-ranging native animals, both terrestrial and marine, but it also includes wildlife parks and zoos, including exotic animals, especially where there are good conservation breeding programs and quality interpretation.
Why join WTA? Benefits of Membership
- Free advertising and website links on our website to help promote your tourism business, organisation and/or related products (e.g. wildlife art, nature books, binoculars)
- The opportunity to communicate and network with others involved in wildlife tourism around Australia
- Being part of a recognised voice for the wildlife tourism sector, consulted by governments and other key bodies
- The opportunity to participate in initiatives to promote the sustainable development of wildlife tourism
- Presence at trade shows and other displays on behalf of members
- Free downloadable material to support wildlife tourism businesses, conservation and research
- Discounted registration fees at WTA events
- The opportunity to participate in the development of policies and written submissions affecting wildlife tourism
- The WTA Newsletter via email every 2 months highlighting activities, news and events
- A vote at the AGM and the opportunity to nominate for election to the Executive Committee
- A personalised annual WTA Membership Certificate that you can use to enhance your business image
How to join Wildlife Tourism Australia
To apply as a new member:
Download an application form here, and send to the address as shown. This will be circulated to the rest of the committee.
Do not send payment with your initial application: you will be sent a membership payment form when you receive your notification of acceptance.
To renew your subscription (including re-joining after a break):
Contact the WTA treasurer for a membership payment form
To advertise your product on the website (free with corporate membership):
To take advantage of your membership benefits and get a FREE whole page advertisement featured on our Wildlife Experience pages please complete the following Website Application form and email this to us. Please ensure that your photos are of suitable size (less than 500k)