The Top 5 Wildlife Attractions and Viewing Spots in and Around Perth

Perth is an animal lover’s paradise that offers amazing wildlife encounters and experiences. There are a number of incredible nature parks and reserves within driving distance from the city, so visitors will have lots of options to get up close to iconic Australian wildlife, including koalas, kangaroos and Tasmanian devils. Brightsun Travel has various cheap flight deals to Perth, so whether this city is on your bucket list or not, you can plan and book a great value getaway here. Listed below are the best 5 wildlife attractions and viewing spots in and around Perth which offer once-in-a-lifetime experiences.

Perth Zoo

Not far from the city centre is Perth Zoo, which is a great place for a day out. The iconic zoo is home to over 1200 animals which can be discovered at several themed exhibits; there’s an Australian Bushwalk home to native species, an Asian Rainforest where you’ll discover orangutans, elephants and Sumatran tigers, an African Savannah with lions and rhinos and a primate exhibit. Perth Zoo is open 365 days a year, so whenever you visit Perth, you can guarantee a visit here.

Rottnest Island

Just a short ferry ride away from Perth’s Fremantle Harbour, Rottnest Island also makes for an ideal day trip. This sunny island is blessed with plenty of natural scenery and is renowned for being home to quokkas - small marsupials which are native to the island only. Rottnest Island is also an excellent snorkelling and diving hub as there are tropical marine species and coral reefs to discover. Seals are also often spotted here, as are ospreys, whales and various frog species.

Shoalwater Islands Marine Park

An hour’s drive from the city is this incredible nature park, which is home to a rich diversity of wildlife and marine life including bottlenose dolphins. There are cavernous reefs that surround the park, offering snorkelling and diving opportunities to spot marine species, and several small islands are located within the park, including Seal Island which has a colony of rare Australian sea lions, and Penguin Island, where you can encounter a number of wonderful penguins.

Yanchep National Park

Yanchep National Park is set on the shores of a picturesque lake amongst woodlands and wetlands, offering the most amazing opportunity to encounter the famous Australian koala. There’s a 240m koala boardwalk here which you can wander through and witness these amazing species in their natural habitat. The park is also home to western grey kangaroos, a wide variety of birdlife and nature trails that showcase the region’s biodiversity. A true wildlife haven.

Whiteman Park

This conservation reserve in Perth’s Swan Valley covers almost 4,000 hectares of wild bushland. There are three wildlife attractions to discover here, including the Caversham Wildlife Park which is home to native animals such as wallabies, kangaroos, Tasmanian devils and wombats, the Children’s Forest where you can admire colourful bird species, possums and a life sized Wedge-Tailed Eagle’s nest, and the Woodland Reserve which protects rare and endangered fauna, including the extremely rare woylie.

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