Nature & Wildlife Activities for Kids in Perth
Perth's nature program centres on some of Australia's most unique wildlife. Caversham Wildlife Park in the Swan Valley is the closest major wildlife park to the CBD and always a school holiday favourite. The Penguin Island ferry from Rockingham adds little penguins to the list. Rottnest Island's quokkas — famously the world's happiest-seeming animal — are the highlight of any island day trip.
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Kings Park School Holiday Walks
Free nature walks and Aboriginal heritage at Kings Park.
Cohunu Koala Park
Hug a koala, hand-feed kangaroos, and meet wombats at this beloved family wildlife park.
Lake Leschenaultia — Swimming & Hiking
Crystal-clear freshwater swimming lake with bushwalks, camping and BBQs in the Darling Range.
Perth Zoo — School Holiday Programs
Animal encounters and keeper talks at Perth Zoo.
Caversham Wildlife Park — School Holidays
Hand-feed kangaroos and native animals in Swan Valley.
AQWA Aquarium of Western Australia
Walk through an underwater tunnel surrounded by sharks, rays and dugongs at WA's premier aquarium.
Armadale Reptile & Wildlife Centre
Get up close with snakes, lizards, and Australia's most iconic reptiles at this hands-on centre.
Ngilgi Cave Yallingup
Spectacular limestone cave tour in the heart of the Margaret River region — awe-inspiring formations.
Araluen Botanic Park
Stunning botanic gardens in the Perth Hills — spectacular tulip festival in spring, beautiful year-round.
Rottnest Island Day Trip — See Quokkas
Day trip to meet quokkas on Rottnest Island.
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