Welcome to Perth Zoo

Highlights

  • See our Sun Bear night quarters
  • Watch a Sun Bear enjoy their enrichment or feed from a keeper
  • Go behind-the-scenes for an exclusive vantage point
  • Learn from an experienced Asian Carnivore Keeper
  • ​​Contribute to critical conservation work

Go behind-the-scenes to tour the Sun Bear night quarters and meet one of Perth Zoo’s resident Sun Bears, Jamran or Bopha!

Join an amazing Perth Zoo keeper who knows them best, ask your burning questions about these beautiful souls, and bear witness to one of their special training sessions. You might even catch a glimpse of their loooong tongues!

Don’t miss your chance to meet the smallest bear species on the planet and learn how we’re support Sun Bears here at the Zoo and around the world!

PLUS! By supporting Perth Zoo you’re supporting our vital conservation work abroad, like our work with Free the Bears!

Sun-sational!
 

Important Information

  • Enclosed footwear is essential.
  • Close Encounters are non-refundable.
  • 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

  • Accessible with a manual wheelchair.
  • You may be in contact with nuts during this encounter. Please contact the Events team prior to your booking if you have allergies, mobility issues or health concerns.

Book Now $50.00/person
Upcoming Dates and Times
Tomorrow Saturday 30 November See more available times
Duration
20 minutes
Entry Fee
Not Included
Maximum Group Size
4 people
Minimum Age
16 years
Important information
All participants require a paid ticket. Fully enclosed, flat shoes MUST be worn by all participants. Close encounters are non refundable. Minimum age 16 years
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