Rescues occur in many places. Occasionally, they even occur at the Zoo itself, when we treat an animal with a life-threatening rare disease or infection.

You may remember that in 2018 we detected thyroid cancer in our much-loved tiger, Jaya.
 
Thankfully, we removed the tumour before it could spread. The loss of Jaya would have been devastating for all of us, and for the Sumatran Tiger population more generally with only 400 remaining in the wild.
 
Our diagnosis of Jaya’s cancer would have been impossible without a specialised ultrasound machine engineered specifically for use in a vet hospital like ours.

Here at the Zoo, we don’t use ultrasound only for diagnosing and treating rare diseases. It’s versatile enough to use in health checks for all the animals in our care.

This technology can even be used to penetrate and image species with scales, spines or very thick skin. For example, we’ve used it to examine and treat our stately rhinoceros, Memphis, when we noticed he was limping. And he’s massive – as big as a ute and heavier, with skin that’s two inches thick!

We’ve also used it to investigate the reproductive health of our critically endangered Western Ground Parrots, as well as to monitor and support the pregnancies of endangered gibbons and Western Swamp Tortoises. It has an important role in combatting extinction.
 
We use ultrasound to assess wild black cockatoos who have been bought to our hospital after being hit by cars. We’ve also used it to detect foreign bodies, like fishing hooks, inside rescued sea turtles.
 
And we also use ultrasound to monitor the cardiac health of our older animals to ensure they receive therapies to best manage their health and welfare in their twilight years.
 
Sadly, however, this workhorse of a machine is on its last legs. To continue providing the level of care that our animals deserve, we urgently need to procure the next generation of this equipment. The cost of a new machine is $200,000.
 
We believe that with the support of friends like you, we can make this purchase immediately. If only half of the Zoo's friends contributed, we could easily order the new ultrasound machine tomorrow.

It takes tools to rescue, treat and care for all creatures great or small, and the ultrasound machine is one of the most important tools we have.
 
Without it, Jaya would not be with us today, Memphis may still be limping, and our endangered species breeding programs would be struggling to make a difference.
 
Thank you for considering our urgent request.  
 
By donating today, we will be one step closer to purchasing this vital piece of equipment that helps save animals.

Donations $2 and more are 100% tax deductable and will receive a tax receipt once payment is processed. 

Perth Zoo Honour Roll

The hope you bring to our shared vision to care for all animals is truly inspiring. We are now one step closer to purchasing this vital piece of equipment that helps save animals. Thank you. 

Amy M	Filiz O
Dianne & Jose	Kai P
Jessica K	Gail M
Harriet E	Hilary H
Genevieve T	Fiona C
John and Robyn L	Paul N
Sandra R	Richard O and Glynis J
Dawn and Robert W	Tania M
Irena K	Cameron Family
Vaughan Family	Geoff K
Luke D	John D
Annamaria F	Adam, Chantelle and Logan
Joanne	Jeannie H
Flynn and Shelby C	Jess K
Melissa W	Mervi K
Monika M	Patsy N
Diana W	Julian and Sue N
Sue B	Debbie and David H
Kai P	Rod P
Ros S	M & M Stevens
Helen W	Linda M
Jen S	Ant L
Janine C	Sandra C
Kate W	Peter L
Rebecca H	Dawn W
Jo R	Kym D
John D	Kevin S
Sally T	Lynette M
Christine H	Darcy A
Linda M	Ian S
Denise R	Cathy F
Christine H	Julia K
Lynda E	Lyn M
Sophia and Luca	Bruce F
David W	Steve B
Colleen B	Linda W
Donald B	Lauren K
Minxue Y	Frances S
Sue, Bruce and Georgia M	Tania M
Finn and Aurora S	Shelley H
Roz H	Cheri and Gary B
June and Trevor E	Patrica T
POGDogs&aKitten	Lin B
Rebecca B	Kirsty M
Sandy M	Logan M
Bonnie M	Tania R
Marie G	Anne D
Cheryl M	Sharlene  M

and many anonymous donors.

Some messages from our donors...

For the animals - good luck. – Jean H
 
Grateful for the wonderful work the vet team do at the zoo. – Janine C
 
Wish I could give so much more. If my lotto numbers come up one day we will all be winners. -  Sue B
 
Come on Perth let's help our beautiful animals. – Debbie H
 
Hopefully every little bit helps. I love all animals and love much of what you guys do! Thanks Perth Zoo. – TP
 
Thank you for caring for our animal world. Your patients can’t tell you how special you are. – Mark H
 
Keep up the great work! – Erica C
 
Here's to hoping that you get more than you need! – Sandra R
 
Thank-you to you all at Perth Zoo for everything you do on a daily basis for all animals. – Jaynee A
 
Good luck with the appeal x – Terri E
 
For my Mum and Dad, John and Glen - being a Docent at Perth Zoo changed their lives. – Elizabeth K
 
I hope everyone rallies around and you are able to get this machine :) – Jennifer C
 
Good luck. – Neil G
 
We love what you do for our world! – Raya R
 
LOVE the Zoo - you people are amazing! – Marg S
 
I hope it helps! – Cristina P
 
Good luck and thanks for all you do. – Denise L

Thank you for caring for the animals. Anthea B

Love your work...stay awesome Perth Zoo. Jennifer S

Every dollar helps. Rebecca H
 
Quality of life for all the Zoo wildlife is so important, I hope this helps to keep up the great work. Kym D
 
For Darcy! Josh A
 
I’m a sonographer… ultrasound is an awesome diagnostic tool! Joanne G
 
Proud of our Zoo and its care for all precious animals. Jane G
 
As a docent I really appreciate how much the vet department does. Georgia C
 
To continue your fab work. Hamish