Do you know what a Yooran is? How about a Wetj? 

People like to name animals. Sometimes to describe what they look like. Sometimes with a Latin or scientific name. It’s important to remember that many animals have names in the languages of the First Peoples who shared the land with them. 

Hop into the Zoo these school holidays to celebrate Aboriginal culture and connection to country by learning the Noongar names of your favourite animal friends.  

Follow the adventure trail around the Zoo to unlock the traditional knowledge and be sure to look-out for the tracks and traces of the Yooran, you or the long sticky tongue of the Nyingarn. 

We proudly acknowledge the Whadjuk Noongar people, their Country, spirit and traditions as customary owners of the lands upon which our Zoo stands.

Get up close to our Bush Buddies 

Venture behind the scenes to check out a giant insect who’d rather be a leaf, and have a hopping great time with an adorable wallaby.

12:15pm Monday – Friday | Behind-the-scenes in the Zoo’s Discovery Yard
$12.00/person | Book online to secure your spot or at the Info Hub just inside the main entrance.
 

Celebrate NAIDOC Week with us!

Don’t miss a special performance by Ngalak Nidja at 9.30am on Sunday 3, Monday 4 and Tuesday 5 July.

 
With amazing animals, free keeper talks and a load of fresh winter air, Perth Zoo is the wildest place to be these holidays.

Perth Zoo is open 9am – 5pm everyday! Get your tickets today. 
 

_{Boodja Story Competition | Terms and Conditions 
o    The competition is open from Saturday 2 July and closes 5pm Sun 17 July. 
o    Applicants must take a photo of their drawing on the July School Holiday Trail, following the instructions on the trail, and submit their entry by uploading it onto social media and tagging @perthzoo 
o    Only one entry per applicant is permitted.  
o    The competition winners will be drawn on Tue 19 July by Perth Zoo. Five family passes to be awarded. 
o    Winners will be contacted via DM and the prizes must be redeemed within 20 working days, otherwise the winner forfeits. 
o    The prizes are not transferrable and not redeemable for cash.}