The role and purpose of zoos have changed enormously in recent decades. As a modern zoo, Perth Zoo aims to provide visitors with the opportunity to encounter the natural world and to become involved in conservation action.

Our vision, which inspires and directs our work, is for a world where diversity of species and habitats is secure.

Our purpose as an organisation is to secure long term populations of species in natural environments while engaging the community on global conservation action.

This is done through our research activities; support for projects in the wild; animal breeding programs (particularly breeding animals for release into the wild); wildlife rehabilitation; and partnerships with other groups and organisations.

Perth Zoo also contributes to conservation through formal and informal education programs. We encourage visitors to use the Zoo as a learning resource about conservation and environmental sustainability and we provide opportunities for visitors to contribute to local and global conservation efforts.