Perth Zoo
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The Perth Zoo (Template:Coor dms) is a zoo in South Perth, Western Australia.
The zoo opened in 1898 with two lions, a tiger, and six staff members. Currently the zoo houses more than 1800 animals of 230 species, with a staff of 120 plus volunteer docents. Along with its animal population, the zoo also has an extensive botanical collection of plants. The zoo has been open everyday since its founding, 365 days a year. Major exhibits include the "African Savanna," "Asian Rainforest Zone," "Australian Walkabout," "World of Birds," and "Nocturnal House."
The zoo also participates in a number of breeding programs for endangered species, both indigenous Australian and non-native species, resulting in the reintroduction of some numbats into the wild. The Rothschild giraffe and white rhinoceros as well as some tigers and orangutans have also been bred, resulting in several births.
Images from Perth Zoo
 Female Orangutan and baby. |
 Perentie Lizard. |
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 Yellow Billed Spoonbill. |
 Fijian Crested Iguana. |
