Perth Zoo exists to protect endangered species and to reconnect people to nature.
jewellery and homewares repurposed from the wire of snare traps confiscated from wild
Go behind-the-scenes to experience our rare and extraordinary animals up-close!
who cares for him, how we look after Jaya, and the plight of 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: When looking for a mate, the male constructs a nest to try to attract
The health check of Perth Zoo’s six African Painted puppies not only confirmed their paws-itively adorable status but also their gender!
With wild populations continuing to be threatened by poachers, habitat destruction
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: The Royal Spoonbill uses its oddly shaped bill to capture its prey in
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: On land, crocodiles move slowly but in the water they use their tail
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 bask on elevated perches such as dead wood or stone, sheltering
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 travel in troops of 5–10 and there is one breeding pair per troop
South American Red-rumped Agouti arrive at Perth Zoo!
with some small monkey friends, mimicking the ecosystem they would have in the wild
Sekara, one of Perth Zoo’s resident orangutans is celebrating her 30th birthday with special treats, thanks to her keepers.
rehabilitate orphaned and ex-pet orangutans in Sumatra before giving them a second shot at wild
