A wildlife rescuer has invited a man who shot a kangaroo and filmed the injured animal as it was punched and kicked to volunteer at the service.
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He fired at the animal, which injured it and caused it to drop to the ground, and filmed as another man danced around while attacking it.
Murray River WIRES branch spokeswoman Hazel Cook said Price could volunteer with the service to get an understanding of Australia's unique wildlife.
"Somehow we have to teach respect for animals," she said.
"Giving him a fine won't do that.
"I'd like to see him being remorseful ... he didn't look very remorseful.
"I hope he realises what he's done and can learn to respect animals."
Price was charged under biodiversity laws preventing people harming or trying to harm protected animals, including native wildlife.
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Magistrate Tony Murray was surprised that the offence did not carry a possible jail term, with a maximum fine of $22,000 available.
"I am stunned that this type of behaviour is not covered for a term of imprisonment," he said.
Mr Murray repeatedly said it was "absolutely disgraceful behaviour" and said members of the public needed to be deterred from such offending.
Price put the incident down to "stupidity" and told the court he wasn't proud of what he had done.
Ms Cook said such incidents were relatively rare.
"It was very unusual," she said.
"Most people are pretty good.
"A lot of people try to look after animals as best they can, even if they have no idea what to do."
Daniel Wayne Morton, who police allege is shown in the video, will return to court on May 6 on a charge of animal cruelty and harming a protected animal.
The Holbrook man is yet to enter a plea on the two charges.
