About Perth Zoo

The Perth Zoo, located in South Perth, is home to plants and animals from all corners of the world. This place is a great attraction for families who come with children or even toddlers. For animal lovers, they offer a Zoo Friends membership with which you can visit the zoo unlimited number of times in a year, The residents of South Perth receive a 10% discount on memberships. It was established in 1898 in the early years of colonial settlement. It attracts interstate visitors and tourists from all over the globe. It is a modern zoo and is a part of a global conservation community. It is immensely popular for delivering enriching experiences to varied generations of tourists and locals alike. The mission of the zoo is to connect people with nature, to protect biodiversity and provide numerous ways to encourage people to conserve wildlife.

Must See

  • Perth Zoo offers a series of unique events and amazing experiences. Have a close encounter with a kangaroo, feed a cute quokka, and feel a scaly lizard. Children will be thrilled at the Perth zoo as they can view elephants, giraffes, lemurs and other numerous animals.
  • Apart from just wandering around and spotting animals, you can also get a sneak peek of the behind-the-scenes of the zoo where children can learn about zoo vets and animal keepers and can act like them by wearing similar uniforms.
  • Be a part of the elephant's enrichment programme where the elephants paint with a brush and by spraying their trunks. The main lawn area can be used for free barbeques.
  • Zoo Crew is a fun-filled day of adventure for 8 to13-year-olds to get up close with the animals and to gain access to restricted areas. Shop for animal-inspired gifts with a 'Zoo shopper' pass at the Zoonique, a gift shop with a difference, at the entrance of the zoo.
  • Your children will love the merry-go-rounds ride at the Zoo Carousel.
  • Join the volunteers on the free guided walking tours and heritage trails to discover more about the Zoo's rich history including the Old Train Station, the Kite Cage, and the Bear Caves.

How to reach

Bus, train, taxi, private car, cycle, scooter, walk.

You can take train from Mandurah Line towards Mandurah Station and then, take Bus No. 910 towards Perth Busport.

Taxi- rates starts from AU$ 15 to 25

Buses- Starts from AU$ 4.5

Train- rates starts from AU$ 1 to 4

Tips

  • When you are at the Perth Zoo, remember that smoking is not allowed, as it is a 100% smoke-free zone.
  • Do not feed the animals.
  • Make sure you keep your ticket until the time you go out.
  • Balloons, lasers, and sporting equipment are not allowed.
  • Keep an eye on your kids at all times.

Visit Time

 

Sunday : 9:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m
Monday :  9:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m
Tuesday :  9:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m
Wednesday : 9:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m
Thursday :  9:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m
Friday : 9:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m
Saturday : 9:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m

 

 It closes at 3 p.m. on 31st December and 27th October for New Year's Eve and Halloween respectively.

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Waiting Time

10 to 30 minutes (if it is feeding time for the animals).

 

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Entrance Fee

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It is free for the members of the zoo. Adult $ 32. Seniors $ 25. Mini group (2 adults + 2 children) $ 83. Entry is free for carers (when accompanied by someone who has a companion card).

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Time you can spend

3 to 4 hours.

 

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Weather

Clear Sky 15.27°C

 

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