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Asian Elephants at Perth Zoo, Tricia and Permai, holding their trunks above their heads for the camera.
Lioness Shinyanga in her enclosure at Perth Zoo
An adult and juvenile Giraffe touching heads
Sumatran Orangutan at Perth Zoo
Sumatran Tiger walk in its enclosure at Perth Zoo
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, August 22nd
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
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
Lioness at Perth Zoo
Close encounter
Lion Eye to Eye
11:30am
A Perth Zoo keeper showing a Frilled Dragon to a group of visitors.
Walk & Talk
Reptile Talk and Encounter
11:30am
Five Asian Small-clawed Otters standing on a rock
Walk & Talk
Otter Talk
12:00pm
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'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
2:30pm
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Biggest Wild Release for Rare Reptiles

• 73 western swamp tortoises hatched at Perth Zoo to be released to Moore River Nature Reserve.
• This is the single biggest wild release of the species.

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There were roars of excitement as Perth Zoo’s lions began celebrating World Lion Day early to raise awareness about their majestic, yet vulnerable species.

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Perth Zoo educator showing some school boys an echidna
Schools

Spend an inspiring day with our animals assisted by one of our trained educators or at your own pace. You can even stay the night!

Schools
Numbat showing its stripes
Saving Wildlife

We exist to inspire and act for wildlife conservation. We are part of a global conservation community working toward species conservation, within our borders and beyond them.

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Close up of a Sun Bear
Get Involved

Many animals in the wild are facing extinction. Thanks to your generous donations, Perth Zoo can save threatened species in the wild and their habitats.

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