Perth Zoo is a 17-hectare zoological park in South Perth, Western Australia.
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10 Facts About Perth Zoo
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Perth Zoo has three main zones – Australian Walkabout, Asian Rainforest and African Savannah – with a few minor exhibit areas.
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Perth Zoo contributes to the conservation of many of these species in the wild.
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Perth Zoo provides a free online service called Talking Perth Zoo which lets visitors download hours of animal information onto their iPod, MP3 player, mobile phone or PDA.
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Perth Zoo participates in a number of breeding programs for endangered species, both indigenous Australian and non-native species.
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Since 2006, Perth Zoo has made a significant contribution to conservation projects in the Bukit Tigapuluh National Park and the surrounding forested areas which support a rich diversity of life including a new colony of orangutans.
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In November 2006, Perth Zoo released 14-year-old, Perth Zoo-born Sumatran orangutan Temara into Bukit Tigapuluh as part of the reintroduction program.
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Perth Zoo contributes to the conservation of threatened species in the wild through its fundraising program, Wildlife Conservation Action.
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Perth Zoo has been breeding numbats for release into the wild since 1986.
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Perth Zoo has bred more than 300 chuditch for release in the last decade.
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