At home spa treatment - Komodo Dragon style ๐
Our Komodo Dragon keepers use a sponge bath ๐งฝ as a training and enrichment activity to strengthen their rapport with Raja and do health checks easily.
Our female Numbat Maia has given birth to four healthy female joeys - the first for this year! ๐
Numbats are endangered with roughly 1,000 left in the wild ๐ข We're the only Zoo in the world breeding Numbats for release to help bolster their wild population numbers.
Is this the cutest video ever? Yes.
We could watch Goodfellow's Tree Kangaroo Kaluli crunch allllll day. Especially when little Muku is trying to get in on the action ๐๐
๐ท Keeper Bronte
#treeroocrunchathon2024
It's World Rainforest Day! ๐ฒ
Did you know habitat destruction is one of the main threats facing the Goodfellow's Tree Kangaroo? Our tree roo joey, Muku, is a special reminder of why we must act to protect the world's rainforests and help save wildlife. ๐
๐ท Keeper Holly
Meet our newest arrival, an adorable Goodfellow's Tree Kangaroo joey! ๐
This little one has been growing inside mum Kaluli's pouch since last spring. On your next visit, you might be lucky enough to spot her poking her head out!
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๐ท Keeper Karis
Poke your tongue out if you need a name! ๐
Can you help pick the perfect name for our Goodfellow's Tree Kangaroo joey?
Our partners at Tenkile Conservation Alliance have given us three special options, vote for your favourite:
๐ท Keeper Bec
It's
#WorldNumbatDay
!
Did you know we have bred and released 294
#Numbats
since 1993, as part of a collaborative breeding program with
@Science_DBCA
to save this native species from extinction?
Inkosi has arrived at his new home! ๐ฆ
He travelled really well during the 48-hour journey to Monarto Safari Park, relaxing and taking in the sights across the Nullarbor.
We've had a baby! ๐ฆ
Kitoto gave birth to a healthy female giraffe calf at 11:37am yesterday after a two-and-a-half hour labour!
Both mum and calf are doing well and bonding behind-the-scenes in the giraffe nursey.
Peek-a-boo ๐
Kaluli's joey still has some growing to do but if you're lucky you might spot her little face popping out of the pouch!
๐ท Keepers Georgia, Karis & Emily
This morning our furry Red Panda cub had his first health check! His arrival coincides with the historic rescue of wild Red Pandas with the help of Free the Bears Fund, from the illegal wildlife trade in Laos and China.
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The two giraffe calves, Zahara & Akiki are now out and about together ๐ฆ ๐ฆ It's the first time in our history we've had 2 calves at the same time!
Quokka cuties ๐
Did you knowโ This small wallaby species can survive in environments with limited fresh water! That's because they can extract the water they need from the plants they eat. ๐ฟ
๐ท Keeper Steve
Happy 65th birthday Tricia! ๐ฅณ
At 65 years old, Tricia is not only one of the oldest & most-loved Asian Elephants in the world but she's also well into her twilight years. Sadly, we know she will not live forever, so every day we have with her is a blessing.
Happy
#Halloween
from
#PerthZoo
๐๐ป
Perth Zooโs animals were all treat and no tricks today as they celebrated with some Halloween-themed enrichment. The enrichment engages the animalsโ natural curiosity as they work to get to their favourite snacks.
Rabu's hanging out for a snack ๐
Did you knowโ Binturongs have a prehensile tail which means they can use it to grip onto branches and hang from the treetops!
๐ท Keeper Lisa
Look who's new at the Zoo ๐
Meet our Red-rumped Agouti! These cuties are a small and very unique South American rodent species.
Want to help name our new pair? Cast your votes here >>
๐ท Keeper Toby
The face of a very cool Red Panda ๐ง
Our clever keepers created this special cooling device that slots onto the trees to keep the pandas fresh in the summer heat.
Looks like Sombaar has given it his tick of approval!
๐ท keeper Lisa
Quokka cuteness ๐ฟ
As herbivores, these little guys eat native grasses and plants - but the fresher the better! The new, young growth is considered the tastiest.
๐ท Keeper Aaron
Akiki has settled in seamlessly to his new home at Sydney Zoo! ๐ฆ
He's been introduced to the herd and is eagerly participating in daily encounters.
Well done to his Perth Zoo Keepers for the work theyโve done to support him through his first year of life! โค๏ธ
Happy World Numbat Day!
As the only zoo in the world that breeds Numbats for release, weโre proud to have bred and released 283 since 1993! โค๏ธ
Weโre committed to helping save them from extinction.
๐ท Keeper Vicki
Donโt be fooled by their cuteness, these cheeky Major Mitchellโs Cockatoos turned on the charm after zookeeper Matt found them making a mess and digging holes.
Happy birthday, Raja! ๐
This handsome Komodo Dragon enjoyed his 13th birthday with not one, but FIVE food-filled gifts with quail eggs, mice and pilchards. ๐