Never feed or touch wildlife on Rottnest Island and always observe from a reasonable distance, for your own personal safety and theirs. In some cases, feeding wildlife can result in the death of the animal and lead to unnatural behaviours. Anyone who deliberately interferes with (including feeding) wildlife on Rottnest Island can be fined on the spot under the Rottnest Island Regulations 1988 and potentially prosecuted under the Wildlife Conservation Act 1950 with fines up to $10,000. Acts of animal cruelty may result in fines up to $50,000 and 5 years imprisonment under the Animal Welfare Act 2002.