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Asian Elephants at Perth Zoo, Tricia and Permai, holding their trunks above their heads for the camera.
An adult and juvenile Giraffe touching heads
Sumatran Orangutan at Perth Zoo
Sumatran Tiger walk in its enclosure at Perth Zoo
A Sun Bear laying on a log with its head resting on crossed paws
Close up of a Red Kangaroo in the Australian Bushwalk at Perth Zoo
A group of Little Penguins standing beneath a rock ledge at Perth Zoo
What's happening

Perth Zoo is widely known as a unique events and functions destination and can offer a host of amazing experiences. Thousands of visitors come to the Zoo not only to see the animals, but to be entertained by the many and varied events held in the Zoo’s spectacular setting.

Thursday, November 15th
Close-up of a T-rex face
Event
Zoorassic Park
9:00am
Perth Zoo Docent in a Zebra Car
Walk & Talk
Zebra Car Tour
9:30am
Two Dingoes at Perth Zoo sitting side-by-side on a rock
Close encounter
Dingo Eye to Eye
9:45am
A Perth Zoo keeper facing Putra Mas, Perth Zoo's bull elephant
Walk & Talk
Bull Elephant Talk & Enrichment
10:00am
A Perth Zoo keeper next to a Numbat as it is eating
Walk & Talk
Numbat Talk
10:30am
Free Guided Walk sign outside the entrance to the Australian Bushwalk at Perth Zoo
Walk & Talk
Guided Walk
11:00am
Spinosaurus at Perth Zoo
Walk & Talk
Dino Keeper Talk
11:00am
Close-up of a Perth Zoo giraffe
Close encounter
Giraffe Eye to Eye
11:00am
A Sumatran Orangutan keeper at Perth Zoo giving a free talk
Walk & Talk
Orangutan Talk
11:00am
A Perth Zoo keeper next to a Little Penguin
Walk & Talk
Penguin Talk & Feed
11:15am
A Perth Zoo keeper showing a Frilled Dragon to a group of visitors.
Walk & Talk
Reptile Talk and Encounter
11:30am
An Estuarine Crocodile leaping out of the water to grab food held by a keeper on a platform
Walk & Talk
Crocodile Talk
12:00pm
Mother and children with a bearded dragon
Close encounter
Scaly Mates Eye to Eye
12:45pm
Keeper talking to a group of children with a female Asian Elephant in the background.
Walk & Talk
Elephant Talk & Enrichment Activity
1:45pm
Dinosaur keeper with a baby T-rex at Perth Zoo
Close encounter
Zoorassic Park Eye to Eye
1:45pm
A Sun Bear laying on a log with its head resting on crossed paws
Walk & Talk
Sun Bear Talk
2:15pm
Perth Zoo's male Asian Elephant in his enclosure
Close encounter
Bull Elephant Eye to Eye
2:15pm
A Koala sitting in a tree
Walk & Talk
Koala Talk
2:45pm
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