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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.

Wednesday, May 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
A Perth Zoo keeper next to a Numbat as it is eating
Walk & Talk
Numbat Talk
10:30am
A Sumatran Orangutan keeper at Perth Zoo giving a free talk
Walk & Talk
Orangutan Talk
11:00am
Free Guided Walk sign outside the entrance to the Australian Bushwalk at Perth Zoo
Walk & Talk
Guided Walk
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
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
A Koala sitting in a tree
Walk & Talk
Koala Talk
2:45pm
A family feeding Perth Zoo's penguins
Close encounter
Penguin Eye to Eye
3:00pm
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Perth Zoo educator showing some school boys an echidna
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Numbat showing its stripes
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Close up of a Sun Bear
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