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48-562: Ngadju traditional land took in some 20,600 square miles (53,000 km), running south from Goddard Creek to Mount Ragged , Israelite Bay and Point Malcolm. The last named area was land they claim in contention with the Nyunga branch of the Wudjari . Their western borders were around Fraser Range . The eastern frontier was in the vicinity of Narethal and Point Culver . Mount Andrew and Balladonia were also part of Ngadju territory. In 2014 and 2017

96-544: A cremation her ashes were placed under a forty year old 15 metre tall jacaranda tree on the zoo's Main Lawn, a memory plaque to be unveiled in her memory. Additionally a conservation guard hut in Sumatra was named in her honour. Following in the direction of many contemporary city zoos, Perth Zoo plans to find homes for Asian elephants Permai and Putra Mas at open-range zoos either nationally or overseas, and will no longer house elephants in

144-540: A quarter of the Great Western Woodlands . The Ngadju Rangers combine traditional land management and contemporary science to conserve biodiversity, manage fire, weeds, and feral animals, and protect cultural sites within the protected area. Richard Helms , in his account of the Elders Expedition, writes of a case of polydactyly he came across among a people of this region:- A remarkable lusus naturae

192-455: A rookery. The exhibit is home to: The 'Primate Trail' exhibit (opened in 1985) is home to lemurs and monkeys including: The 'Reptile Encounter' reptile-house was opened on World Environment Day in June 1997. It contains 17 exhibits designed to match the animal's natural habitat. The building is climate controlled, and displays reptile species from around the world including: Near the entrance to

240-438: A single day since it was opened, until it was temporarily closed from 24 March 2020 during the coronavirus outbreak . From the start Ernest Le Souef worked to create a botanical collection as well as an animal collection to preserve for the future. Work on the gardens started as soon as the site was chosen and finalised. Since the site was mostly sand and lacked nutrients and water, loads of manure needed to be brought in, and

288-412: A slight detour is the 'Numbats Under Threat' exhibit, which showcases the endangered Western Australian marsupial and several other species in both the large main enclosure and the walkthrough exhibit fronting the entrance. The species in this area are:                      Another detour takes visitors to

336-571: A small population of the sticky-tail flower ( Anthocersis viscosa ). Many walk trails can be found in the park, including the Len Otte Nature Trail, Tagon Coastal Trail, Boolenup Walk Trail and walks up both Mount Ragged and Mount Arid. The most accessible campsite is at Thomas River with conventional drive access, barbecues , toilets and water tanks. Other campsites at Mount Ragged, Poison Creek and Deal Creek are only accessible by four-wheel drive vehicles. Perth Zoo Perth Zoo

384-485: A well was bored in 1898 to allow irrigation. The zoo included rose gardens, lupin fields, tropical plants, and palms. The original palm collection still stands and boasts over 61 species including Canary Island date palms that are now over 110 years old. The zoo also grew crops for animals including lettuce, alfalfa, carrots, lucerne and onions. This tradition is still alive, with the zoo producing fodder including hibiscus, bamboo, Fijian fire plant and mirror plant. In 1909,

432-579: A wild rescued female) into Mallee Cliffs National Park in New South Wales. The western swamp turtle  ( Pseudemydura umbrina ) is a short-necked freshwater turtle and Australia's most critically endangered reptile. The western swamp tortoise has only been recorded at scattered localities in a narrow, three-to-five kilometre strip of the Swan Coastal Plain. Since 1988, Perth Zoo has bred more than 500 western swamp tortoises. The main barrier to

480-602: Is a national park located in Western Australia , 731 kilometres (454 mi) southeast of Perth . The park is situated 120 kilometres (75 mi) east of Esperance and lies on the shore of the south coast from the eastern end of the Recherche Archipelago . The bay at its eastern side is Israelite Bay , a locality often mentioned in Bureau of Meteorology weather reports as a geographical marker. The western end

528-559: Is a 17-hectare (41-acre) zoological park in South Perth , Western Australia . The zoo first opened in 1898 and by 2011 housed 1258 animals of 164 species and an extensive botanical collection. It is a full institutional member of the Zoo and Aquarium Association (ZAA) and the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA). The Perth Zoological Gardens were opened on 17 October 1898 by

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576-550: Is home to a number of threatened Asian species. These include: Perth Zoo contributes to the conservation of many of these species in the wild.                       The Australia Bushwalk (opened in its current setup in 1997) takes visitors on a journey through the Australian landscape where they can see: A specially designed exhibit in this area visitors can access on

624-471: Is known as Duke of Orleans Bay. Its coastline is defined by Cape Arid, a bay called Sandy Bight and, further east, Cape Pasley. The first European to discover the area was the French Admiral Bruni D'Entrecasteaux in 1792 and he named it Cap Aride ; Matthew Flinders anglicized the name in 1802 and the park took its name from this feature. Pioneer graziers arrived in the area in the 1870s and

672-414: Is seeking to increase populations of threatened species, including those listed as vulnerable Spicospina flammocaerulea (sunset frog) and Geocrinia vitellina (orange-bellied frog), and the critically endangered Anstisia alba (white-bellied frog), the latter species being one example of the zoo's success with its captive breeding programs, having bred and released 1,250 white-bellied frogs back into

720-581: The Fitzgerald River National Park (mainland dibblers). It once had a much wider distribution, but is now classified as endangered by the IUCN . Perth-Zoo-bred dibblers were used to establish a new population on Escape Island in Jurien Bay. The focus has now changed to breeding dibblers from Fitzgerald River National Park for release on the mainland. By early 2011, over 500 dibblers had been provided by

768-495: The western brush wallaby , quenda , the southern bush rat , many small marsupial predators and a variety of reptiles and amphibians . A rare and primitive species of ant of the genus Nothomyrmecia is thought to inhabit the area. Vegetation found within the park is mostly on young dune systems that have large communities of coastal heath with smaller systems of yate , banksia , paperbark and mallee . Species of orchid and ferns exist near Mount Ragged including

816-468: The 'Western Australian Black Cockatoo' exhibit aviaries, planted with cockatoo food trees and home to: A walk-in aviary is located close in the 'Australian Bushwalk' area of the zoo and is home to: This exhibit begins with an entrance building which exhibits: The Australian Wetlands main area is a 2,750 sqm wetlands habitat which houses: The main exhibit walkway leads to an area (built in 1998 and upgraded 2015) which exhibits for: The Nocturnal House

864-547: The 1970s before difference species status was known, the hybrid orangutans were later sent to zoos in India). In 2006, 2011 and 2016 zoo-born Sumatran orangutans were released into the wild in Bukit Tigapuluh National Park in Sumatra as part of an international program to re-establish a wild population of the critically endangered ape. Since 2006, Perth Zoo has made a significant contribution to conservation projects in

912-560: The Australian Wetlands, Nocturnal House, Penguin Plunge, Primate Trail, Reptile Encounter and the zoo's Main Lake. All the exhibits are designed to mimic the animals' natural habitats and utilise passive barriers where possible, to improve the wellbeing of the animals. The African Savannah (opened in 1991) replaced a variety of barred cages, and was the largest construction project undertaken at

960-548: The Bukit Tigapuluh National Park and the surrounding forested areas which support a rich diversity of life including a new colony of orangutans. These orangutans are part of an international program to reintroduce rescued ex-pet and orphaned Sumatran orangutans into the wild to establish a new population of this critically endangered species. More than 139 orangutans have been released into the area and some have bred. In November 2006, Perth Zoo released 14-year-old, Perth Zoo-born Sumatran orangutan Temara into Bukit Tigapuluh as part of

1008-568: The Federal Court recognized Ngadju traditional ownership of over 102,000 square kilometres, after a long legal proceeding which began in 1995. The land includes exclusive native title over approximately 45,000 square kilometres, east and west of the town of Norseman . In 2020 the Ngadju Indigenous Protected Area was dedicated on Ngadju land. The Ngadju serve as traditional custodians of the area, which covers 43,993.01 km, about

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1056-571: The Governor of Western Australia, Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Gerard Smith . Planning for the zoo had started in 1896 when the Acclimatisation Society first met, the original purpose of which was to introduce European animals to Australia and establish a zoo for conservation purposes. In 1897 this group invited the director of the Melbourne Zoo, Albert Le Souef , to choose a site. His son Ernest

1104-695: The Scout Hall built in 1931, the 1947 carousel that is still in use, and the Gate Zoo Residence that was built in the 1960s. The zoo provides a free online service called Talking Zoo which lets visitors download hours of animal information onto their iPod, MP3 player, mobile phone or PDA. The zoo participates in a number of breeding programs for endangered species , both native Australian and non-native species. Some Australian species are bred for release into managed habitat in Western Australia, whereas

1152-486: The critically endangered parrot could "... become the first bird in at least 200 years to become extinct in Western Australia". Two parrots—a male and a female—were rescued from the Cape Arid fire ground and taken to Perth Zoo for inclusion in a captive breeding program, however both birds died in captivity. The area is composed of sandy beaches and rocky headlands to the south with low granite hills extending to

1200-473: The establishment of several populations by the Department of Environment and Conservation, it is still classified as endangered by the IUCN . Perth Zoo has been breeding numbats for release into the wild since 1986. The first successful birth was in 1993. By early 2011, 165 numbats had been provided by the zoo for release into protected habitat. In 2022 Perth Zoo bred 13 numbat joeys, and released 10 of them (and

1248-592: The first of the Sumatran orangutan to be born at the zoo, she has lived at Perth Zoo for more than 50 years (her entire life) and in-turn has birthed six second generation Sumatran orangutans (including Temara, mentioned above). The zoo's Wildlife Conservation Action fundraising program has also contributed towards native Australian species under threat in the wild. Working with the Department of Environment and Conservation, Perth Zoo breeds threatened Western Australian animal species for release into managed areas of habitat in

1296-406: The further recovery of the species is the lack of suitable habitat. Despite this barrier, in 2022 Perth Zoo released 191 western swamp turtles into Scott National Park and bush around Moore River area. The dibbler  ( Paranthechinus apicalis ) is a small carnivorous marsupial found on two islands off the coast of Jurien Bay (island dibblers) and on the south coast of Western Australia within

1344-579: The international species are for increasing genetic diversification in zoo population. Perth Zoo contributes to the conservation of threatened species in the wild through its fundraising program, Wildlife Conservation Action. Started in 2007, funds raised have been used for the conservation of African painted dogs , Asian elephants , Goodfellow's tree-kangaroos , Javan gibbons , northern white-cheeked gibbons , Rothschild's giraffes , southern white rhinoceroses , Sumatran orangutans , Sumatran tigers , and sun bears . More than $ 881,000 has been raised since

1392-589: The males of his species, and had fathered many offspring who in turn have been significant members of the global captive breeding program for the critically endangered species. The head managers of Perth Zoo have from its opening to the present been: Perth Zoo largest three precincts are (alphabetically) the African Savannah, the Asian Rainforest and the Australian Bushwalk, with many others including

1440-417: The near future. In August 2023 the decision was made to move the remaining elephants to next door South Australia, at Monarto Safari Park . The elephants leave perth zoo in mid 2025. Additionally the zoo has had several other noteworthy individual animals in both record longevity and significant contribution to global endangered species captive breeding programs. Puan a female Sumatran orangutan (born 1956)

1488-464: The north to join the jagged Russell Range that is primarily composed of pre-cambrian quartzite . The highest point of the park is Tower Peak, located within the Range, which reaches a height of 594 metres (1,949 ft). Sand-plains that are rich in flora surround the hill areas. The eastern boundary of the park joins the western side of Nuytsland Nature Reserve . Ngadju Indigenous Protected Area adjoins

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1536-523: The park on the north. A wide variety of habitat exists within the park which supports a wide variety of flora and fauna. The park is an important site for the bird life in Western Australia. It is home to over 160 species of birds including some that are endangered and restricted. Some of the birds found in the park include: the western ground parrot , the Australasian bittern , Carnaby's cockatoo and Cape Barren geese . Fauna that can be found include

1584-532: The park was burned. Much of the habitat had already been burned by a bushfire in Cape Arid National Park during October of the same year. Prior to the fires, there were believed to be only 140 individual parrots living in the wild, and the number was estimated to have been reduced to only 30–40 as a result of the damage caused by the fires. The widespread destruction of dense vegetation the ground-dwelling birds rely on for nesting prompted discussion that

1632-404: The program began. Many individuals of these species have been born at the zoo and later contributed to further generations of international and regional captive-breeding programs. The zoo's Sumatran orangutan breeding program is one of the most successful in the world, having bred twenty-three Sumatran orangutans between 1970 and 2012 (and additionally eight hybrid Bornean-Sumatran orangutans in

1680-679: The reintroduction program. Temara was the first zoo-born orangutan in the world to be released into the wild. This was followed in 2011 with the release of the first male zoo-born orangutan, Semeru, into the wild, and in 2016 by another male Nyaru in the wild of Sumatra. Perth Zoo works with the Frankfurt Zoological Society , Indonesian Government and the Australian Orangutan Project on this program and other conservation activities in Bukit Tigapuluh. Puteri (born 1970)

1728-403: The ruins of homesteads, dams and buildings as well as gravesites can be found near Pine Hill and Thomas Fishery. Bay whaling was conducted by Thomas Sherratt at Barrier Anchorage in the 1870s. John Thomas also seems to have had a bay whaling operation in the 1860s at Thomas's Fishery. As a result of the 2015 Esperance bushfires up to 90% of the remaining Western Ground Parrot habitat within

1776-415: The wild as part of its Native Species Breeding Program. As of 2011, Perth Zoo breeds species including dibblers , numbats , western swamp turtles , woylies and threatened Western Australian frog species. The numbat  ( Myrmecobius fasciatus ) Western Australia's mammal emblem and one of only two diurnal marsupials, the numbat is the only Australian mammal to feed exclusively on termites . Despite

1824-534: The wild. Previous breeding programs include: The chuditch  ( Dasyurus geoffroi ) or western quoll , is one of four quoll species in Australia and is the largest marsupial predator in Western Australia. At the time of European settlement, chuditch occurred in approximately 70% of the continent. By the late 1980s, they had become endangered, with less than 6,000 remaining in the south-west of Western Australia. Perth Zoo has bred more than 300 chuditch for release in

1872-401: The zoo for release into protected habitat. Additionally between 2019 and 2023, 203 dibblers bred at Perth Zoo have been released into Dirk Hartog Island National Park . The Dibbler conservation breeding program was completed in 2023 after 26 years (beginning 1997) with 1,173 captive bred individuals born and released into protected wilderness areas during the program. The frog breeding program

1920-505: The zoo for wild release including sunset frog , orange-bellied frog and white-bellied frog . (a map of which can be downloaded from the website or collected from the Information Centre) is a self-guided walk that takes visitors around the zoo and shows off its historical buildings. Buildings included in this walk are the bird feed shed, kite cage, bear caves, hay shed, mineral baths from 1898, replicas of tennis shelters from 1903,

1968-535: The zoo hosted the Australasian Championships in tennis, the precursor to the modern Australian Open . The Zoological Gardens Courts, now Perth Zoo's main lawn, were considered the state's best tennis facilities at the time. In 2010/11, the zoo had a paid staff of about 248 (167 full-time equivalents), plus about 300 volunteer docents . Until her death in July 2022 aged 65, Tricia a female Asian elephant

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2016-474: The zoo is the zoo's 'Main Lake' (completed in 1972). Many different species of native water birds freely flock to the lake including: A nearby tropical forest with a board-walk through the centre is home to: The zoo's 'Rainforest Retreat' is 4,350 square metre area of the zoo which showcases botanical flora of the tropical zones of the world through a winding rainforest path. Additionally several species of threatened frogs have been bred and raised in this area of

2064-546: The zoo when it was created. The exhibit recreates the African savannah. Visitors view the animals from a path that simulates a dry riverbed running through the savannah. The resident animals are:                                        The Asian Rainforest (opened in phases between 1984 and 2007)

2112-486: Was chosen as the first director of the Perth Zoo, and work began in 1897. The first exhibits built included two bear caves , a monkey house, a mammal house and a model castle for guinea pigs. The first animals on display included an orangutan, two monkeys, four ostriches, a pair of lions, and a tiger. At first there were only six staff members. The zoo had 53,000 visitors in its first nine months, and had not been closed for

2160-424: Was gifted to the zoo by Sultan Ismail of Johore in 1968 along with three other orangutans. She had 11 offspring, and at the time of her death in 2018 aged 62 (a world record for her species) had 54 living descendants in various zoos around the world and even some released into the wild. Northern white-cheeked gibbon Phillip lived at Perth Zoo from September 1974 to July 2023 and is the record holder of longevity for

2208-572: Was observed among the women of the Frazer Range, one of whom had six perfect fingers on each hand and the same number of toes on each foot. Not only were these limbs perfectly formed, but the corresponding metacarpal and metatarsal bones were also perfect. Two of her brothers and a sister had, I was told, exactly the same deformity. Norman Tindale identified the tribe here as the Ngadjunmaia. Cape Arid National Park Cape Arid National Park

2256-464: Was one of the most famous animal residents at Perth Zoo, having lived at the zoo for 59 years since 1963. After living nearly twenty years on her own, she was joined by three rescued orphan three year old Asian elephants from Malaysia in December 1992 (of which female Permai, and male Putra Mas still reside at the zoo). Tricia was euthanised by zoo veterinarians due to ongoing age-related health issues. After

2304-401: Was opened in 1977 and is designed in a circular viewing layout that lets visitors circumnavigate the interior of the building while viewing nocturnal animals (mainly Australian-native species) under simulated moonlight. Species kept in this building include: Penguin Plunge includes a 50,000-litre (13,000 US gal) pool of filtered salt water with underwater viewing, a beach, a reef, and

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