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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
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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, April 18th
Meerkat looking at an Easter enrichment egg
Event
April School Holidays
9:00am
Perth Zoo Docent in a Zebra Car
Walk & Talk
Zebra Car Tour
9:30am
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
A Sumatran Orangutan keeper at Perth Zoo giving a free talk
Walk & Talk
Orangutan Talk
11:00am
Close-up of a Perth Zoo giraffe
Close encounter
Giraffe Eye to Eye
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
Lioness at Perth Zoo
Close encounter
Lion Eye to Eye
11:30am
A Perth Zoo Echidna you can experience during a Bush Buddies Eye to Eye
Close encounter
Bush Buddies Eye to Eye
12:15pm
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
Perth Zoo keepers giving a talk at the Southern White Rhinoceros viewing area
Walk & Talk
Rhinoceros 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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