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Top Things to do in Western Australia
The 10 Best Zoos & Aquariums in Western Australia, Australia
Western Australia (abbreviated as WA) is a state occupying the entire western third of Australia. It is bounded by the Indian Ocean to the north and west, the Great Australian Bight and Southern Ocean to the south, the Northern Territory to the north-east and South Australia to the south-east. Western Australia is Australia's largest state, with a total land area of 2,529,875 square kilometres (976,790 sq mi), and the second-largest country subdivision in the world, surpassed only by Russia's Sakha Republic. The state has about 2.6 million inhabitants – around 11% of the national total – with 92% living in the south-west corner, mostly in the Perth area, leaving the remainder of the state sparsely populated.
Restaurants in Western Australia
1. Rainbow Jungle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 574 reviews
Reviewed By chrissiecorcoran
This is a privately run business which houses a wide variety of birds, some of which are endangered. There is a free flight area and there is information about the various birds. The setting is very tasteful with lots of water features which include fish and water lilies. I have visited Kalbarri several times but never visited the Rainbow Jungle before. I would recommend a vist and commend the owners for a very well kept attraction which is sensitve to conservation of vulnerable species.
2. Ocean Park Aquarium
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 864 reviews
Watch the raw fury of sharks feeding from the safety of our observation decks by joining a guided tour of the park with a marine scientist, or relax with never ending ocean views at Ocean Park Cafe. We are famous for our fine quality coffee, delicious cake and fresh seafood meals!
Reviewed By mespirit1296 - Aveley, Australia
Had the awesome experience to witness the marine life within the aquarium, we had Josh as our guide who was super friendly, extremely knowledgeable and his passion about the marine life made learning about the creatures even more easier and having experienced the shark feeding was the highlight of the tour. After our tour we had a very tasty lunch on the boardwalk overlooking the ocean/bay. Would highly recommend visiting the place.
3. Bunbury Wildlife Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 299 reviews
See over 60 varieties of native animals in an open parkland setting. Feed the birds in the walk through aviaries, pat the kangaroos and stroll through the gardens. Light snacks and refreshments are available to purchase or bring a picnic to enjoy.
Reviewed By Barbs-day-out
On our trip to Bundury wildlife we when out for lunch there. The food was delicious but a little on the small side though. It was a wonderful day we enjoyed looking at all the birds and Australian wildlife animals it's super clean and the animals are will look after. My son really enjoyed feeding the kangaroos and birds in the aviary.
4. Esperance Bird and Animal Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By RebeccaC685 - Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Australia
We went here on a cooler cloudy day & were really impressed with this place. Whilst it’s smaller than other animal parks we’ve been to it was a great place. It’s free for under 3s which was a great bonus for us & our 2yr old. Good value for adults. Animal food was cheap too. They have a little tyke car area with about 7 cars amongst other toys like scooters which can be used for kids to get around the park - an awesome bonus for our little person who usually gets tired legs quite quickly! There is also a cubby house area & sandpit too. Inside the cafe there are some boxes of toys which helped us eat lunch in peace! Food was lovely - wraps were loaded & tasty, big breakfast also great cooked well & not greasy. Tracey who runs it was lovely, super friendly & welcoming, happy to chat about the animals they rehabilitate which was lovely to hear about. Only comment to make is the signs on the paddock areas need updating some were a bit tricky to read. All in all a great few hours out for young families!
5. Armadale Reptile Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By PhilW542 - Perth, Australia
I love a good reptile encounter and this one is great. The place has a very high standard of care and cleanliness. The animals are great. Dont forget the birds too!
6. Ningaloo Aquarium & Discovery Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By NealeJan - Perth, Australia
A small but nice aquarium plus a museum. Lots of information on the region plus souvenirs. Worth a visit.
7. Toodyay Fairytale Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Toodyay Fairytale Farm is a unique fairytale and nursery rhyme theme park and animal farm a pleasant one hour drive from Perth. Explore our enchanting gardens finding the Old Woman's Shoe, Sleeping Beauty's castle, The Three Pigs house, Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzels tower plus many more of your favourite fairytales and nursery rhymes brought to life. Pat and feed our friendly farm animals, watch the baby goats play, talk to the turkeys, cuddle a chicken and maybe bottle feed a lamb. Reminisce days gone by in the vintage toy museum and view the old farming memorablia. Whilst you are here enjoy a game of croquet, explore the maze, have a picnic and play other outdoor games with your family and friends. Our Toy Shop sells toys, gifts and novelty items plus cold drinks and icecreams to finish of your visit. Open weekends, public holidays and every day in the Autumn, Winter and Spring school holidays. Closed in Summer school holidays and all of February, reopening March long weekend.
Reviewed By amandacorley - Perth, Australia
We've recently been lucky enough to get a sneak peak at the revived Toodyay Fairytale Farm. We can't wait to go again when the whole park is completed at the end of February 2019
8. AQWA
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 853 reviews
An awesome underwater adventure awaits you at AQWA! AQWA is WA’s premiere marine attraction located just 20 minutes north of Perth City. Discover more of WA’s spectacular marine life as you go on an underwater journey along our coast, from the icy-cold waters of the Southern Ocean to the tropical wonderland of coral reefs in the Far North. You’ll encounter sharks, stingrays and turtles, meet rare and unusual sea creatures like seadragons, be captivated by a living Coral Reef and face a dangerous and deadly line up of marine life in the DANGERzone. There’s also the chance to gently touch marine life or try an Adventure and dive into one of our aquariums! AQWA is open every day from 10am-5pm.
Reviewed By John51W - Adelaide, Australia
One of the world's best Aquariums with close-up views of a wide range of fish and other interesting sea creatures, including crustaeceans, jellyfish, tropical fish and predators. Includes a walk-through experience and small tanks of sea-horses, sea-slugs and anemones, Well worth a visit. Great for kids.
9. Perth Zoo
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2,262 reviews
Located just minutes from Perth City, Perth Zoo is a convenient and beautiful way to meet Australia's incredible wildlife. Ever wanted to immerse yourself in the Aussie outback but have Asia's stunning rainforests and Africa's wild savannah right around the corner? Perth Zoo, with over 1500 animals and some of the most beautiful gardens in Western Australia, is your ultimate day out. Open every day of the year, Perth Zoo inspires and directs all work to save wildlife. Go for a bushwalk and discover the best of Australia's wildlife including koalas, emus, wallabies, kangaroos and our enormous saltwater crocodile, Simmo. Go for a safari through the African Savannah with rhinoceros, giraffe and lions or delve into the Asian Rainforest and meet elephants, Red Pandas, tigers, otters and a colony of endangered Sumatran Orangutans. You can explore at your own pace or take advantage of the many Zoo docent volunteers who have a myriad of stories to tell and help unlock some of the hidden secrets of the Zoo. With at least half a day needed to see the Zoo, we recommend a full day to make your experience the best it possibly can be! The carousel, wagon hire, zebra car rides, keeper presentations, free electric BBQ's, picnic tables and cafe make the experience all the more worth it. For the more adventurous get up close and book a daily Eye to Eye experience - you might feed a giraffe, pat a rock wallaby or meet our quokka! Adults $29.00 Children (4-15 yrs) $14.00 Concession $22.00 Students $22.00 Seniors $22.00 Mini Group (2 + 2 ) $75.20
Reviewed By L9126XHlindab - Perth, Australia
As many grandparents will be aware - it's the school holidays when we all try to think up treats for our grandchildren. We took ours to the zoo yesterday and it proved to be a day we all enjoyed. The zoo was full of children having fun exploring the various areas with the African Savannah, the Asian Rainforest, the Nocturnal House and the penguins particular favourites. The playground was also very popular and after they had a ride on the heritage carousel we all left happy. The facilities at the zoo are constantly being upgraded and it's both an educational and fun place for a day out for the whole family.
10. Peel Zoo
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 170 reviews
Peel Zoo is a privately funded zoo and wildlife sanctuary. Our goal is to be the best boutique zoo in Australia. We strive to achieve this by making sure everyone who visits us has a unique and personal experience. Visiting Peel Zoo is a bit like visiting one of your own family, who just happens to have hundreds of pets. Breeding animals is a key concern for us. And, in that regard, our Tasmanian Devil breeding program is of vital importance. This species is endangered in the wild because of an in incurable facial tumour disease. We hope our efforts contribute to the long term future of the Tasmanian Devil.
Reviewed By licorice8883
We visited in September 2019 and had a great afternoon. Loved the friendly atmosphere and that every animal had a name so you could greet them as you wandered around. The walk through aviary was great and we got some great photos with the birds. I've been to many zoos, in a number of countries, and this place is definitely worth a visit!
