Perth Zoo, South Perth

We spent a day at the zoo with my nephews. There was a parking lot close to the zoo but that was full so we ended up parking on one of the side streets. It cost about $10 for ~5 hours. The zoo is fairly large and the enclosures were all themed to make it feel more like their natural habitat. It wasn't too difficult to see everything on the day but it did involve a bit of walking, which isn't easy with kids in tow. There were plenty of maps around so it wasn't too hard to keep track of where you are in the zoo. I quite like the reptile encounter area as it makes me think that we were in the outback. Like most zoos, there were some enclosures where you couldn't see anything but overall we did see the majority of the animals. The main lawn was a nice large grassy area where we ended up having lunch. There were a few food trucks on the side so it was fairly convenient. The toilets were a bit far near the entrance though. They did have a parent's room with a nappy dispenser but it was empty when I used it which was a bit annoying. Overall it was a really nice place for a day out. Lots to see and do and it wasn't overly difficult to get to. We did drive but there was also a bus stop right outside the zoo. Worth a visit if you do like zoos and animals.

We are so lucky to have such a nice Zoo close to home. Been many times with the kids & always plenty of animals to look at & keep the kids entertained. Visited on Father’s Day & Dads gets free entry which is a nice touch. There was a new memorial section for “Tricia” the elephant that has just passed on recently which was sweet to remember her by. Currently there’s food trucks available as they are renovating the old cafe. Quite decent choices of trucks on rotation. Always a pleasure to visit the animals! Staffs are always pleasant & helpful to deal with 😊

Living in the city, it's very easy to cross over with the ferry. I haven't been to the zoo for years, but the vibe is still the same. The last time I was here was when I was in my early twenties, and I'm in my mid-thirties now. It's still awesome, no matter how old you are. When we came in, Tricia had just passed away the day before, so that the elephant section was blocked off so the other elephants can mourn. It's clear that the staff here care a lot about the animals. They know what they're doing here. The zoo is designed so that you can meander around haphazardly. But it is very well structured, and have clear sections depending on the types of animals. It's hard to pick a favourite, because each corner of the zoo is unique. The only drawback I can think of is that the prices of food here is exorbitantly expensive (maybe I've been living overseas too long), so come with a full stomach.

Wow what a zoo. There is such an incredible range of wildlife and so much attention to detail throughout. Having been to some of Australia's best zoos this is right up there. The animals are very healthy and well looked after. I would leave most of the day to walk around as there is so much to see. The gift shop has a huge range of unique items and is probably the best I've seen at a zoo. Overall a must see while in Perth 10/10 thoroughly recommend

What a beautiful zoo. All the enclosures looked so natural and animals looked so healthy and happy. The zoo was very clean and had alot of water stations and toilets around. Also had a food truck area, we also had the best coffee from the coffee hut here. Definitely worth the drive, absolutely stunning and the kids had a blast.