Category Archives: News

Perth Zoo’s huge saltwater crocodile “Simmo” will savour his last meal for five months this Sunday signalling the arrival of the cooler weather. This Sunday at midday is the last chance for Zoo visitors to see the powerful 500 kg, … Continue reading →

Perth Zoo’s annual Teddy Bears’ Picnic is back on Sunday 14 April with the Zoo’s two beautiful Sun Bears – Bopha and Jamran – looking forward to their big day. Admission to the Zoo is discounted to just $2 for … Continue reading →

He may not look very scary now but this newest inhabitant at Perth Zoo has a fearsome reputation. The young Komodo Dragon will rocket to around  70 kg – the size of an adult human – in the next five … Continue reading →

Perth Zoo has achieved a major milestone raising more than $1.5 million from public fundraising and donations to help threatened species in the wild since establishing its community fund-raising program in mid-2007. Perth Zoo Chief Executive Susan Hunt said the … Continue reading →

Perth Zoo’s celebrated echidna babies (affectionately known as puggles) are growing into their spikes. Babbin and Nyingarn each weighed less than one gram when they were hatched in August and are now over 1kg. But they still have plenty of … Continue reading →

A rarely-seen young Nabarlek or pygmy rock wallaby rescued by a Broome wildlife carer has taken up residence at Perth Zoo. “Norbert” is the only Nabarlek in a zoo anywhere and is set to become a pint-sized ambassador for his … Continue reading →

She is a Western Australian icon, a little large, doesn’t mind revealing her age and turns 56 today. Much loved Tricia the Asian Elephant is in her twilight years and is celebrating in style at Perth Zoo today with a … Continue reading →

First cassowaries born at Perth Zoo since 1954. Giant flightless birds under threat in the wild, devastated by cyclone. Avoiding their father’s giant feet has been the biggest challenge for two precious cassowary chicks – the first born at Perth … Continue reading →