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Oasis in the City
Just minutes from the heart of the city, Perth
Zoo provides a beautiful natural haven. As an ‘oasis’ within the
city, the Zoo attracts numerous species of wild birds and is a
nesting site for Great White Egrets (Ardea alba) and Nankeen Night
Herons (Nycticrorax caledonicus hilli). Local wild Australian
Pelicans have also been known to nest here. Carnaby’s Cockatoos (Calyptorhynchus
latirostris) and Corellas (Cacatua sanguinea and tenuirostris) are
also regular and noisy visitors to the Zoo grounds.
Our animal collection is diverse, comprising around 190 species
and 1100 animals. Importantly, our modern exhibits emphasise and
encourage natural animal behaviours. Given this approach, we
encourage visitors to “wait, watch and listen” in order to view the
animals. Living in exhibits that are as naturalistic as possible
allows the animals to interact with visitors and each other on their
own terms and promotes the animals’ physical, psychological and
social well-being.
The gardens are also an integral part of the Perth Zoo experience
with many significant plantings including trees over 100 years old.
The grounds include an impressive collection of local flora
including Western Australian wild flower displays in spring (from
September through October), as well as a Rainforest Retreat
containing more than 5,000 plants and one of the finest collections
of palms in southern Australia.
Given the above, it is not surprising that around 98% of surveyed
Western Australians believe that Perth Zoo plays an important role
in the community.
Perth Zoo attracts more than 600,000 visitors annually.
Arrive in style in one of our magnificent
Chrysler 300c's super stretched limousines.
Contact us today.
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