South Pacific Taxidermy

The loss of a companion pet is always an emotional time for any individual or family and often the first thoughts by those concerned, are to try and hold onto the memories of that pet by having the loved one preserved.

Each pet is uniquely individual, as is the mount, with each animal being cast, molded and hand sculpted.

While attention to detail is employed in all our work, additional attention to detail is paid to pet mounts.

* Please note, that in some cases, the presence of a preserved pet can sometimes hinder in the healing process of having lost that pet.

Other services available in dealing with the loss of a pet such as memorials and counselling can be found at www.allroadsleadtoheaven.com.au

Due to the workload commitments of South Pacific Taxidermy with birds and mammals, we no longer mount fish. We suggest you check with your local Yellow Pages Directory.

Yes we do, and we have extensive experience in bird taxidermy, examples of which may be viewed in Our Gallery.

Yes we do, depending on what the specimen may be, condition, and of course- price. We are always interested in old cases of stuffed birds.

Yes we do, depending on what they are and whether they have been obtained legally. We are always interested in exotic birds in good plume as well as good large surplus capes, skins and antlers.

DO YOU HIRE OR RENT SPECIMENS?

We have a selection of specimens available for use in commercial television, print media and promotions or for the film industry.
For more information, see the Sales & Hire section.

We have the largest commercial taxidermy studio in Australia, with a 2800 sq ft factory & showroom located within the metropolitan area of Melbourne.

South Pacific Taxidermy is located at 39 Nevin Drive, Thomastown, Victoria. Just off the M80 Western Ring Road in Thomastown - east of the Hume Highway, we are approximately 20 minutes from Tullamarine Airport.

Yes we do; we have on display a large collection of game waterfowl and bird mounts, plus many local and International mammal mounts.
Many of our International award winning mounts are also permanently on display at our studio.

That will depend upon whether the species is a native of Australia, or an introduced species. It will also depend on which state you live in.

lf it is a native species, you may require a permit from your State or Territorial Wildlife Authority before it can be mounted. Check with your local Wildlife Department office. If it is an introduced species to Australia, you will not require any permit.

That will depend on whether you intend to visit a taxidermist immediately, or whether you intend to arrange an appointment in the next few days.

If you intend to visit a taxidermist immediately, there should be no need to freeze the specimen. Just try to pack the specimen into a cooler for the duration of the trip. If you intend to leave the visit until a more convenient time to you and the operator, it is best to put the specimen inside a plastic bag and have it deep frozen.

lf the specimen is a game head or mammal that is too large for a regular household deep freezer, you may have to skin or cape the trophy.

CAN I PURCHASE NATIVE AUSTRALIAN WILDLIFE MOUNTS?

Australian Federal Wildlife Laws prohibit the export from Australia of mounted native wildlife for private purposes.

However under certain circumstances, we are able to export to recognised scientific or educational institutions.

DO YOU TEACH TAXIDERMY?

Our current work commitments do not allow us to run any classes in taxidermy. However, we do sell supplies such as polyurethane forms, glass eyes and sewing needles to get you started, just look under our supplies section of this site.

Yes we do sell some supplies in the form of glass eyes, ear-liners and foam mannequins for most South Pacific deer species. Check our web site for listed items.