Do you have to wear a mask at the Perth Zoo?

Do you have to wear a mask at the Perth Zoo?

All visitors participating in a Close Encounter will be required to wear a face mask.

Can you bring your own food to Perth Zoo?

We do provide picnic facilities with a BBQ on the main lawn for those who choose to bring food with them. We hope to see you back soon!

Can you take alcohol to Perth Zoo?

Perth Zoo is a family venue and so alcohol consumption is not permitted in the general Zoo grounds.

Why is Perth Zoo closed?

Perth Zoo will temporarily close its doors to visitors today in response to the evolving COVID-19 situation. The Zoo will monitor the ever-changing situation and take advice from health authorities as to when it will reopen for guests.

Does Perth Zoo have cheetahs?

Cheetah conservation in the Australasian zoo region was boosted today by the opening of the Dome Cheetah exhibit at Perth Zoo’s African Savannah.

How long do you need at Perth Zoo?

You can do the whole zoo trail in 2 1/2 hours. over a year ago. Perth zoo isn’t huge like some overseas zoo’s. There are various sections and you can cover each area in 1/2- 1 hr, depending how long you stop and watch the animals,that is if you can see them.

What happened to the polar bear at Perth Zoo?

When their enclosure was empty, Perth Zoo decided that a bear with such specialist (arctic) needs was not best suited to the Western Australian summer and so it was demolished to make way for exhibits for some animals much better suited to our climate – dingoes, wombats and wallabies.

Can you smoke at the Perth Zoo?

7.12 Perth Zoo is a 100% Smoke Free Venue. Smoking is not permitted anywhere within the Zoo grounds.

Can you smoke at Perth Zoo?

Does Perth Zoo have zebras?

Plains Zebra | Perth Zoo.

Is there a polar bear at Perth Zoo?

+ Did Perth Zoo once have Polar Bears? As challenging as it seems to keep Polar Bears in a climate like Western Australia’s, yes, three Polar Bears arrived at the Zoo in May 1952. One moved on to Taronga Zoo the following year, and the other two lived on until 1974 and 1980 respectively.

Does Perth Zoo have wombats?

Saving wildlife together: Perth Zoo houses two Southern Hairy-nosed Wombats in the Australian Bushwalk.