Perth

1) King Park and Botanic Garden

This garden is the best place for a picnic and barbecue. Join the locals for a coffee at one of the cafes, or lunch and dinner in the fine dining restaurant. Relax while the kids enjoy the playgrounds. Take a walk     through the treetops along the Lotterywest Federation Walkway, stopping to learn about local fauna, Indigenous culture and European history.




2) Perth, Zoo

Just five minutes from the heart of the city, Perth Zoo is a Western Australian icon filled with lush gardens and naturalistic exhibits that are home to more than 1,200 animals from around the world.

Walk among Australian animals and get to know your local wildlife in Walkabout and Australian Wetlands. Explore the Asian Rainforest to see elephants, tigers, Sun Bears and a colony of Sumatran Orangutans, or go on safari through the African Savannah in search of rhinoceros, lions and giraffe. 


3) Scitech

                                         


Scitech is an educational and engaging science centre conveniently located in the heart of Perth. As Western Australia's leading science education institution, this unique centre offers interactive science experiences for the whole family. 

Boasting over one hundred hands-on exhibits, mind-blowing feature exhibitions, science performances and puppet shows, a CSIRO science lab and Australasia's largest planetarium - there is so much to see and do at Scitech, you won't know where to start!

Scitech appeals to inquisitive minds of all ages. People can learn about science in a safe, fun and educational environment. Scitech's designers are world renowned for their innovative and creative exhibit design. There are hands-on discovery items for you to touch, switch, climb, crank and explore. Don't forget to visit the Discovery Shop, for the most unusual gifts in Western Australia.


4) Caversham Wildlife Park

Showcasing one of the largest collections of native fauna in Western Australia, Caversham Wildlife Park invites you to experience magical close encounters with Australia's cutest inhabitants. Here's your chance to hand feed the kangaroos and have your photo taken with the cuddly koalas and wombats.

Situated at the heart of Whiteman Park in the Swan Valley, it's a 30 minute drive north east of Perth to reach the wildlife park.

As well as coming face to furry face with many of Western Australia's curious native creatures, you can also take a peek at the workings of Molly's Farm. Inside this interactive zone, you'll enjoy a variety of farmyard fun, from sheep shearing, sheepdog and droving demonstrations, to swinging the billy tea, milking the cow and bottle feeding the lambs.