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Perth Zoo

@PerthZoo

We aim to create a passion for wildlife, inspiring people to act for conservation and save species 🐾

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linkhttps://perthzoo.wa.gov.au/ calendar_today18-08-2009 03:58:19

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Summer may be over, but with a sunny day like this there's always time for water play! 🌊

Rhinos enjoy wallowing in mud to stay cool during the warmer warmer. It also acts as a protective barrier against the sun! β˜€

πŸ“· Keeper Jenna

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Join us tomorrow for an action-packed morning as superheroes take over Perth Zoo! Details bit.ly/4dhRo1H

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Life's more fun upside down, hanging onto Mum! πŸ˜‹

Did you know? A Squirrel Monkey's tail isn't prehensile! Unlike other monkeys, they can't use it to grasp onto branches and instead only use it for balance 🌳

πŸ“· Keeper Liv

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Big feed for a big cat! πŸ– Jelani's wonderful carers decorated his habitat and treated him to a carcass feed to celebrate his 11th birthday! πŸ₯³

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When the first rainy day arrives and you just want to spend it tucked up in bedπŸ’€ 🌧

πŸ“· Keeper Mel

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Monday snackin' πŸ˜‹

When they're not busy crunching away, White-cheeked Gibbons are very vocal primates!

They use a variety of calls to communicate, mark territories and even sing beautiful duets to bond 🎢❀

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Celebrating World Veterinary Day! πŸ₯ ❀️

THANK YOU to our clever, passionate vets who dedicate their expertise to saving wildlife and caring for our animals 🐾

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TOMORROW IS HYAENA DAY 🐾
Our Spotted Hyaenas Kigana and Sabi enjoyed mouth-watering melon enrichment for their special day.

We think this dapper duo are some of the sweetest, cleverest creatures around❀️

Read more: bit.ly/3vZSLkR

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Wait for it... πŸ‘€
Nesting is all fun and games until your mate kicks sand in your face!

Happy World Penguin Day! 🐧

πŸ“· Keeper Bronte

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Our BIG Burmese Python slithered her way through a health check with flying colours🩺
Vets say she's in ssssspectacular health 🐍

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Recently, our handsome Daku was treated to a paw-sitively perfect morning with all of his favourite humans.🐾

He's a special dingo, here's just a few reasons why we love him πŸ’›

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When you're looking for a sweet treat but only packed healthy snacks πŸ˜‚

Sumatran Orangutans are omnivores - most of their diet is made up of fresh fruit and leafy greens! 🌿

πŸ“· Keeper Mel

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How good is smashed avo 🀀 πŸ₯‘
Sun Bears have suuuper long tongues designed to extract tasty food morsels from inside tree logs & crevices.
That's why our clever keepers give Bopha her smashed avocado in a special feeder to encourage this natural behaviour!

πŸ“· Keeper Lisa

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Remember this Carnaby's Cockatoo? He came to us in need of life-saving surgery to fix a broken wing.

After a successful surgery & some time in our hospital, he's had a final health check & is ready for rehab with our friends at Kaarakin Black Cockatoo Conservation Centre! πŸ’šπŸ’ͺ

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Welcome to the world, little swampieπŸ’š
Behind-the-scenes, the latest cohort of Western Swamp Tortoises are emerging from their eggs.

When big enough, these little hatchlings will be released into the wild!

πŸ“· Keeper Kerry

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Leaping in to brighten your Monday πŸ˜‹

Emperor Tamarins are curious little primates. You'll often find them exploring their habitat, leaping from branch to branch.

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