New dingo pups at David Fleay Wildlife Park used to educate children on dingo safety

THESE dingo pups look cute but that does not mean anyone is allowed to touch them.

Dingo pups Dave and Rosie looking right at home in their enclosure at David Fleay Wildlife Park at Burleigh Heads.

THESE dingo pups look cute but that does not mean anyone is allowed to touch them.

Six-month-old sibling pups Dave and Rosie have been living at David Fleay Wildlife Park at Burleigh Heads for a few weeks now, catching the attention of guests.

National Parks Minister Steve Dickson visited the park yesterday to officially name the North Queensland pups, with the names chosen in honour of park founder David Fleay and daughter Rosemary.

Mr Dickson warned children never to approach or touch a dingo in the wild.

Acting ranger-in-charge Jacqui Seal said it was important to get the message across. "The reason Fleays wants dingoes is to educate the public about dingo safety," she said.

The pups were born in captivity as part of a dingo conservation project.