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Perth Zoo

Perth Zoo, opened in 1898 in South Perth, Western Australia, spans about 17 hectares and houses more than 160 species. It is known for long-running conservation breeding and reintroduction programs for endangered native wildlife such as numbats, western swamp turtles and dibblers. Its Sumatran orangutan program has returned zoo-born apes to the wild, giving it a strong standing as a conservation-focused institution.

Opened
October 17, 1898 · 127 years of history

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TypeZoo
LocationAustraliaPerth, Western Australia
OpenedOctober 17, 1898 Source
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Hours09:00–17:00 Source
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When and where did Perth Zoo open?
It opened on 17 October 1898 in South Perth, Western Australia, and covers about 17 hectares. Source
What is Perth Zoo known for?
It is known for breeding and reintroducing endangered native species such as numbats, western swamp turtles and dibblers, and for its Sumatran orangutan conservation program. Source

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AQWA The Aquarium of Western Australia — 09:00–16:00 — — —
Learn More About This Facility’s Animals 350 species

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