Welcome to Perth Zoo

Engage your little wildlife lovers in fun filled hands on activities exploring the wondrous world of animals. 

Bio Buddies is a term-based program, encouraging children to make discoveries about the plants and animals at Perth Zoo. The program has been developed for 3 to 5 year olds providing immersive and engaging experiences to foster curiosity, creativity and critical thinking skills. 

Children will learn and grow together participating in activities across 8 weeks, exploring biodiversity developing love for nature and lifelong conservation values. 

All activities will be skill based, hands-on, interactive and fun! 

As part of the Bio Buddies journey, your child will be using a journal, to record their observations and ideas.  At the end of each session, a take-home activity will be provided as a bonus (non-compulsory) task. This allows exploration and nature connection to habitats and wildlife at home and local areas.  

Each term we will explore a new topic and different animals: 

2024 – Monday and Thursday

Caring and Protecting 

Discover how Perth Zoo cares for endangered species and ways in which you can help save wildlife too! 
 

2025 

Term 1 – Hollows and Burrows 

Explore habitats around the world and which locations different animals call home. 

Term 2 – Feathers and Fur 

Why do some animals have fur and others have scales? Learn about quirky, fascinating animal features and how they are used for survival. 

Term 3 – Joeys and Pups 

Learn the names of different animal babies and how they are cared for.  

Term 4 – Caring and Protecting 

Discover how Perth Zoo cares for endangered species and ways in which you can help save wildlife too! 

We look forward to seeing you and your little bio buddy! Be sure to read important information about your Bio Buddies session.

Duration
60 minutes
Maximum Group Size
20 people
Minimum Age
3 years
Important information
The fee covers the Bio Buddies program only. Adults and children aged 4 years and over will need to pay for Zoo entry. We recommend partnering your Bio Buddies enrolment with a membership.

Do Your Part

Saving Wildlife doesn’t have to mean volunteering in a sanctuary or heading out on an anti-poaching patrol or auditing penguins on an ice-flow…or even running a zoo! There is no shortage of things you can do every single day from your living room, car or phone to help make a difference.


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Animal Adoptions

Annual animal adoption is a fun and rewarding way to support Perth Zoo’s vital breeding and conservation programs, while creating a lifetime connection with your favourite species!


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