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Bush-stone Curlews to be reintroduced into the wild
Bush Stone-curlews bred at Perth Zoo and Caversham Wildlife Park will leave Perth tomorrow for a new life in Wadderin Sanctuary in the State’s central Wheatbelt. The release program is a first for the species in Western Australia and only … Continue reading
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Little Penguins have new home at Perth Zoo
Perth Zoo penguins return to exhibit following major renovation works Works include infrastructure upgrade and new boardwalk Perth Zoo’s popular penguin colony has returned to the public eye following a major renovation of the zoo’s Australian Wetlands and Penguin Plunge … Continue reading
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Perth Zoo ANZAC Day Entitlement
Perth Zoo expecting more than 3,000 visitors on ANZAC Day. Free entry offered to service men and women. Extends existing supported entry program. The State Government will provide free entry to the Perth Zoo on ANZAC Day for serving and … Continue reading
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Black-headed Pythons hatch at Perth Zoo
Three Black-headed Pythons that hatched at Perth Zoo on 9 January received their first vet check this week. The pythons are currently around 35cm long but when they’re fully grown they’ll reach up to 3m. The youngsters are off-exhibit at … Continue reading
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Two endangered orangutans born at Perth Zoo
Two critically endangered Sumatran Orangutans born at Perth Zoo. As few as 6,300 Sumatran Orangutans left in the wild. Perth Zoo’s internationally-renowned breeding colony of critically endangered Sumatran Orangutans has added another two youngsters to its fold. Environment Minister Bill … Continue reading
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Dingos Celebrate First Birthday
Perth Zoo dingos, Mirri and Daku, celebrated their first birthday on 13 March with a walk around the Zoo and a special birthday cake made of ice and their favourite treats – mice, chicken and liver. They also enjoyed food … Continue reading
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New Black-capped Capuchin baby at Perth Zoo
Black-capped Capuchin Lola gave birth to her 6th infant on Australia Day. The youngster still spends much of its time on mum’s back. Perth Zoo is part of a regional breeding program for this South American species.
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Endangered Red Panda Cubs Born at Perth Zoo
Perth Zoo’s latest breeding success – two Red Panda cubs – made their first brief public appearance today as veterinary staff gave them a health check and vaccinations. The cubs, who have been tucked away in their nest box under … Continue reading
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Traditional moniker chosen for giraffe calf
Perth Zoo’s newest resident has been named Twiga, which is the Swahili word for giraffe. Environment Minister Bill Marmion said the name was chosen from more than 1,200 entries in a public naming competition run with The West Australian. The … Continue reading
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Zoo Favourite Still Going Strong in Twilight Years
Her hair might be thinner and she might be a little less energetic but Tricia the Asian Elephant is still one of the most popular residents at Perth Zoo. The gentle-natured giant celebrated her 55th birthday today with a 1.5m … Continue reading
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