Caversham Wildlife Park
Situated in Whiteman Park, Caversham Wildlife Park in the Swan Valley, Perth houses one of the largest collections of native fauna in Australia. It is also one of the only places in Western Australia where you can see more obscure species such as the cassowary, dingo and flying fox. Picnic areas, barbecues and a restaurant are all available in Whiteman Park, just a four minute walk away. Caversham Wildlife Park is open from 8:30am – 5:30pm every day of the year (except Christmas Day). For more information visit the Caversham Wildlife Park website or phone (08) 9248 1984.
WA Reptile Park
The WA Reptile Park located in Henley Brook is home to some of the great Aussie reptiles including fresh water crocodiles and the amazing South American Boa Constrictor. Come and learn about venomous snakes, the scaly lizards, hold a cuddly python or perhaps a close encounter with some of our other wildlife. Picnic and BBQ facilities available.
WA Reptile Park is open Saturday, Sundays & Mondays, every day during school holidays except Christmas, Anzac and Good Friday. Group bookings available anytime. If you would like more details, call +61 8 9296 3101.
Karakamia Wildlife Sanctuary
The name “Karakamia” is an aboriginal word meaning home of the Red-tailed Black Cockatoos; so named because at dusk the air is filled with the sound of their “karak, karak” call. Visitors can experience the magic of Karakamia sanctuary by participating in a two hour guided walk at dusk. Setting off along a bush track just before sunset, you are likely to see a number of nocturnal animals including Woylies, Tammar Wallabies, & Quenda (Southern Brown Bandicoots). This is a special experience as many of the animals you will see cannot readily be seen in a national park.
Paruna Sanctuary
Paruna sanctuary is located in the Avon Valley approximately an hour east of Perth near the small town of Gidgegannup. Established in 1998 after eight separate blocks were purchased and amalgamated, the pristine bushland in the 2,000 ha sanctuary includes jarrah, wandoo & powderbark forest combined with heathland & riparian habitat. The sanctuary forms a vital corridor along the Avon River between the Walyunga & Avon Valley National Parks.
There are a number of high quality walk trails at Paruna sanctuary that were constructed with the assistance of “Green Corps” teams. The trails vary in length and difficulty from the 2.5 km Possum Loop to the 13 km Numbat Track. You can walk these trails for a small fee.
