Welcome to Perth Zoo

Are you a homeschool student that loves the Zoo?

Our “Homeschool at Perth Zoo” programs have been designed just for you! We welcome homeschool students aged 5-12 years old (Pre-Primary to Year 6).

Sign up now for our Term 4 program:

DATE: 

  • Friday 6 December 2024 – SOLD OUT
  • Monday 9 December 2024
  • Tuesday 10 December 2024
COST: $25 per person. Includes Zoo entry, plus entry for one supervising adult per family booking. 

SESSIONS:

10:00am–12:00pm 
Zookeeping 101
Child looking at camera with wallabies in the background
  • Find out more about the day in the life of a Perth Zoo keeper.
  • Help with some zoo keeper jobs.
  • Get up-close to some Australian animals.
  • Discover citizen science projects that you can be a part of to keep an eye on local wildlife.

1:00pm–3:00pm 
Saving Endangered Species
Close Up of Western Swamp Tortoise at Perth Zoo
  • Discover which animals at Perth Zoo are endangered and what we are doing to help these species survive.
  • Get up-close to a scaly friend.
  • Have a look at one of our ‘back of house’ areas.
  • Use scientific equipment to investigate how water quality impacts endangered Western Swamp Tortoises.  


DETAILS

  • Duration: 2 hours
  • Entry Fee: Included + free entry for one supervising adult per booking
  • Maximum Group Size: 20 people
  • Important Information: Suitable for students in Pre-Primary to Year 6. Adult supervision is required for the duration of the session. Due to space restrictions, we ask for only one supervising adult per family booking. The supervising adult will have free entry into the zoo. Additional adults spending the day at the zoo will need to pay zoo entry fees.
  • View our Anaphylaxis and Allergy Plan
For further information about the Homeschool at Perth Zoo program please contact the Discovery and Learning team.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

+ Is there a waitlist for fully booked sessions?

+ My child can no longer attend, can I get a refund?

+ What does my child need to bring?

Book Now $25.00/person
Upcoming Dates and Times
Friday 6 December Tuesday 10 December See more available times
Duration
2 hours
Entry Fee
Included
Maximum Group Size
20 people
Minimum Age
5 years
Important information
We welcome homeschool students aged 5-12 years old (Pre-Primary to Year 6). Each student must be supervised by one adult per family booking.

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.


Learn More

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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