If I hit 45 captures, am I a Guide?

No. Meeting 45 qualifying wild captures, 20 wild species, and a 30-day account unlocks the application. A person reviews every application. Approval can be withdrawn.

Does AnimalDex pay me for bookings?

No. The collector pays you in cash on the day. AnimalDex does not collect or process that cash. When you mark the outing complete, seller net is recorded on Earnings.

Is this the same as a Bali wildlife guide article?

No. Location pages such as a Bali wildlife guide are field-guide articles about animals you can see there. This page is the AnimalDex Wildlife Guide marketplace: people who lead bookable local experiences.

AnimalDex Wildlife Guides

BETA — AVAILABLE

Know your local wildlife?Guide someone through it.

An AnimalDex Wildlife Guide is a person who lists a real-money local experience — birding, herping, macro, coast, or night wildlife — and meets collectors in the field. Sightings are never guaranteed.

Meeting the requirements lets you apply

These numbers unlock the application. They do not approve you automatically.

Qualifying wild captures

Canonical wild species

30d

Account age before you apply

You also attest that you are 18+, accept the current Guide Seller Terms, and pass a human review. You are responsible for local permits, licences, and insurance.

What you can list

General wildlife

Local walks for birds, mammals, reptiles, and whatever is active that day.

Birding

Dawn choruses, wetlands, and countryside edges for people who already carry binoculars.

Herping

Evening and night walks for frogs, snakes, and other reptiles — without handling.

Insects / macro

Slow looks at butterflies, bees, and smaller wildlife along public paths.

Marine wildlife

Shorelines, tide lines, and publicly accessible coast — not boat charters AnimalDex operates.

Wildlife photography

Field time for people who want identification context while they shoot.

Night wildlife

After-dark watching with lights used to look, not to lure.

How money actually moves

1You publish an approved listing with a real-money price per person. Credits are never used.
2A collector sends a booking request for a date and group size.
3You accept. Exact meeting details stay private until then.
4The collector pays you in cash on the day. AnimalDex does not handle that payment.
5You mark the outing complete. Seller net is recorded on Earnings.

What makes a good Guide

Local knowledge of public paths and seasons
Ethical wildlife behaviour — no baiting, luring, calling in, or handling
Realistic expectations. Wildlife sightings cannot be promised
A honest public area, duration, group size, and price
Permits and insurance your place actually requires

See what collectors can already book on Wildlife Experiences or the Wildlife Guides marketplace. Those pages are for booking. This page is for becoming a seller.

Questions before you apply

If I hit 45 captures, am I a Guide?: No. Meeting 45 qualifying wild captures, 20 wild species, and a 30-day account unlocks the application. A person reviews every application. Approval can be withdrawn.
Does AnimalDex pay me for bookings?: No. The collector pays you in cash on the day. AnimalDex does not collect or process that cash. When you mark the outing complete, seller net is recorded on Earnings.
Is this the same as a Bali wildlife guide article?: No. Location pages such as a Bali wildlife guide are field-guide articles about animals you can see there. This page is the AnimalDex Wildlife Guide marketplace: people who lead bookable local experiences.

Build your wild collection

Eligibility is earned in the app with live wild captures. Open AnimalDex, keep collecting honestly, then apply when the numbers unlock.

Become eligible to apply Read the Guide help article

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