Caversham Wildlife Park is one of Perth’s most exciting tourist attractions, showcasing the largest private collection of about 200 of Western Australia's native wildlife species!
Last updated: Nov 2024
Location: Caversham Wildlife Park, 233B Drumpellier Drive, Whiteman WA, 6068
Opening Hours: 9.00 am to 4.30 pm (last entry is 3.30 pm), Daily (except Christmas Day)
Admission Fees: Adult $35.00 | Child (3 years to 14 years) $16.00 (admission price includes all attractions, animal food and photo opportunities)
A world-class attraction whilst maintaining the laid-back Aussie touch, Caversham Wildlife Park prides itself on its unique interactive experiences with Australia's most interesting animals, without being commercialised. The wildlife professionals of Caversham Wildlife Park are dedicated to providing exceptional and personalised services by ensuring that the visitors receive the best opportunities for animal interaction, information and photographs.
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1. Enjoy an Interactive Farm Show
Photo Credit: Caversham Wildlife Park
Showtimes: 10.00am, 1.00pm and 3.00pm Daily
Watch sheep shearing, crack a stock whip, milk a cow, bottle feed a lamb, meet a stockman on horseback, swing a billy, watch sheep dogs mustering the sheep – all the excitement of a true blue Aussie farm!
2. Visit Molly's Farm
Photo Credit: Caversham Wildlife Park
Opening Hours: 9.30am to 3.30pm, Daily
Molly’s Farm is an interactive farm yard, suitable for children of all ages! Here, the animals are very friendly. And it's also a great opportunity to capture all those photo worthy moments – at no cost.
Be sure to check out the Hatchery and Nursery as well!
3. Get Up Close and Personal with a Wombat
Times: 9.30am, 11.00am and 2.00pm Daily
The kids, and adults alike will love this interactive experience held in the park's exclusive Australian Homestead arena.
A variety of Australia's all-time favourite icons have been specially selected for visitors to meet, including the cute and cuddly wombat, who often steals the show.
Don't forget to take as many photos as you like too - at no extra charge!
4. Feed the Kangaroos
Opening Hours: 9.00am to 4.30pm, Daily
Take a walk through the Kangaroo and wallaby habitat! View the friendly roos in a spacious and peaceful environment. The kangaroos are friendly, so you'll be able to have a gentle stroke along their back. If they move away, please be respectful and give them space.
Food for the Kangaroos is also available, so go ahead to feed and get acquainted with them!
5. Befriend the Koalas
Times: 9.00am, 11.30am and 3.30pm, Daily
You are welcome to have photos taken with a koala, who is situated in a waist or shoulder height tree, or sometimes even in a keeper’s arms. Stand with the koala for photos – take as many photos as you like, with your own camera – no charge.
If you would like to hold a koala, check out the daily sessions for Koala Holds at 12.00pm, these are separately charged at $35 per person. Spaces are limited, and if there are still places available after the 12.00pm session, a 3.00pm session may be offered.
Tickets are purchased at the Souvenir Shop. Tickets cannot be purchased or booked in advance. You are encouraged purchase your ticket promptly on arrival, from 9 am.
6. Meet and Greet the Penguins
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Feeding Time: 12.00pm, Daily
Witness the Little Penguins being fed, watch them take a swim, and learn about these flightless birds from their passionate keepers. But be warned, the penguins eat quickly so don't be late!
Great Place For Families
Caversham Wildlife Park is definitely one awesome place to visit in Perth - especially for families with young children. The park is not overly large, and the pathways are pram and wheelchair accessible.
The park is also well shaded and there are various undercover picnic areas dotted around the park (except for areas such as, the kangaroo enclosure where shade is limited - so do make sure to bring along hats and sunscreen as well).
We really highly recommend it as a must-visit for families to Perth! To get the most out of your visit you probably need around 3 hours to cover the whole park and take in the daily shows.
How To Get There
By Car
The park is located inside Whiteman Park - 233 Drumpellier Drive (formerly Lord Street) WHITEMAN.
There are 3 entrances to Whiteman Park
- Drumpellier Drive (Eastern Entrance): Enter through the roundabout at Youle Dean Road.
- Beechboro Road North (Western Entrance)
- Dulwich Street (Southern Entrance): This entrance is accessed from Marshall Road.
Parking is free. Car park 8 is the closest to Caversham Wildlife Park.
Disabled parking is also available throughout all car parks.
Should you wish to leave the park and return later on the same day, please ask the staff in the souvenir shop for a pass-out stamp.
By Taxi
Taxi booking service: request assistance from staff in souvenir shop
By Public Transport
Bus Number 955 departs daily from Morley Station and Bassendean Station to Ellenbrook (get off at the Whiteman Park entrance, on Drumpellier Drive)
If traveling by train, alight at the Bassendean Train Station and then catch the 955 bus service to Ellenbrook.
For Bus & Train timetable, please call the Transperth Info Line on 13 62 13 or click here for an online Journey Planner.
It is a short 15-20 minute walk from the bus stop (Whiteman Park entrance on Drumpellier Drive) to Caversham Wildlife Park.
By Shuttle Service (Weekends Only)
On Saturdays and Sundays, a shuttle bus service operates throughout Whiteman Park, at a small fee. Please click here for more information.
Facilities
Kiosk
The park's kiosk offers a variety of hot & cold light meals and refreshments, tea & coffee, cold drinks, ice cream and other nibbles.
Souvenirs
The souvenir shop offers a wide range of Australian souvenirs, including Australian-made products, souvenir coins, emu & ostrich eggs, leather products, books, clothing, soft toys, collectibles, jewelry, beauty products, local honey and much more.
ATM & EFTPOS
The ATM is located at the main entry.
Eftpos facilities are available at the main entry, kiosk and souvenir shop.
First Aid
Should you require first aid, please see the staff in the souvenir shop.
Should you require assistance whilst in the park, please call 9248 1984.
Free Wifi
Free wifi is available around the park.
Access
Baby change facilities and disabled toilets are available. However, there are no wheelchairs available for use or hire.
