Meintest du wilden westen?
In the lead up to World Elephant Day on August 12th, Perth Zoo is ‘going grey.’ Senior Elephant Keeper, Kirsty Carey, tells us why she wants everyone to get involved and show their support for these gentle giants!
Our elephants here at the Zoo are such great ambassadors for their wild cousins.
However, wild numbers continue to decline due to habitat loss and the illegal trade
We have two very special fiery-maned friends at Perth Zoo… Lyra and Ross, the Golden Lion Tamarins!
In the early 1970s, there were only around 200 Golden Lion Tamarins left in the wild
Go behind-the-scenes to experience our rare and extraordinary animals up-close!
teach orphaned and ex-pet trade orangutans the skills they need to thrive in the wild
Perth Zoo celebrated 30 years of local conservation organisation, Free the Bears, while internationally, news broke of two more bears saved from a life of suffering.
trade over the past three decades and works with local communities to make the wild
Zoo is overwhelmed with heart-warming messages of support and condolences as the Western
beyond to provide the best possible life for him, but sadly for his cousins in the wild
The animals and plants at Perth Zoo are from all corners of the globe. Find out more with these excellent and informative fact sheets and explore your world.
In the wild: They live in family groups made up of a male and female and up to three
Say g’day to Perth Zoo’s newest and cutest arrival – a seven-month old koala joey!
In the wild, they’re found in South Australia and throughout bushland in the eastern
Jett and Jinda have spread their wings to a new home!
found throughout the southwest of WA and are considered near threatened in the wild
