Highlights

• Includes your Zoo entry for the day
• ​Exclusive access to the Zoo Savannah before public opening
• Watch a scatter feed for an African animal
• Learn from an experienced Savannah Keeper
• Contribute to critical conservation work

Experience the Zoo before it opens and see some of the world's most exotic wildlife!

This leisurely-guided walk will take you on an intimate tour of the African Savannah as the animals wake for the day.

Join one of our amazing Perth Zoo keepers who knows our African animals best and hear all about your favourite Savannah species!

Life on the Savannah can be dynamic, so expect the unexpected in this exclusive small-group experience.

PLUS! By supporting Perth Zoo you’re supporting our vital conservation work abroad, like our work with Painted Dog Conservation Inc in Africa.
 

Important Information  

• Enclosed footwear is recommended.
• Close Encounters are non-refundable.
• All participants require a paid ticket. Participants aged 8-16 years must be accompanied by an adult ticket holder.
• As a welfare-accredited zoo, all of our animals have the choice to participate in Close Encounters. Their health and happiness always comes first!

  Accessibility Information

• Wheelchair accessible.
• This encounter does require some degree of physicality.