If you’re looking for an easy, family-friendly day out in Perth, Perth Zoo is one of the city’s most popular attractions. Set in South Perth (just across the Swan River from the CBD), it’s a relaxed, walkable zoo with a great mix of Australian wildlife and international animals, plus plenty of shaded paths, cafés, and picnic spots. Perth Zoo is open from 9:00am until 5:00pm every day, including all public holidays.

Tickets & Tours

• https://perthzoo.wa.gov.au/buy-tickets
• Buy online where possible (however, its often faster at the gate)
• If you’re visiting during school holidays or weekends, arrive early, to skip the lines
• Cost at AUD 39.00 for adults or AUD 19.50 for children.

Travelling Options

Public Transport – Train + a short Bus ride, depending on where you’re staying. Perth Zoo by bus, catch Transperth route 30 or 31. Both routes run between Perth Busport / Elizabeth Quay Bus Station and stop right at Perth Zoo’s entrance (stop #11847).

Catch the Transperth Ferry from Elizabeth Quay Jetty (Perth CBD) to Mends Street Jetty (South Perth) — it’s about a 10-minute ride, and then it’s an easy ~500 m walk to Perth Zoo.

Driving / Uber – If you’re driving, visitors typically search “Perth Zoo parking”, because parking availability can vary by time/day, aim to arrive early on weekends/holidays.

What to Pack for Perth Zoo

• Water bottle
• Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Light snacks (or plan to buy food there)
• A light layer if visiting outside summer

My Recommended Itinerary

For a day at the Perth Zoo:

1. Arrive early
2. Do a quick loop to get your bearings
3. Spend time on the Australian wildlife areas first
4. Take a café/picnic break
5. Hit the international exhibits
6. Finish with gift shop/photos and an easy exit
7. After your visit, consider adding a stroll along the South Perth foreshore for a look back over the Swan River towards the Perth skyline views.

Allow about 2–3 hours for a relaxed highlights visit. Half a day if you’re taking photos and stopping for breaks, kids or cafés, and a full day if you want to go slowly and catch talks or feeding sessions or meeting other their for a nice day out.

• Location: 20 Labouchere Road, South Perth WA 6151.
• Website: https://perthzoo.wa.gov.au/
• Opening times: 9am-5pm (Closed Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Anzac Day (25 April).

Whats On

What the free Zoo Keeper talks, daily and learn more about the amazing animals that call Perth Zoo home.