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Group Picnics

Information for Organisers

Perth Zoo is one of the most popular picnic locations in Perth. The beautiful gardens, shaded picnic areas and of course our wonderful animals all provide a venue that will make your company, social club or family picnic a day to remember.

To pre-book a picnic area for that special day, you can contact Perth Zoo on (08) 9474 0402 and we will arrange this for you (fees apply). Please note if you wish to reserve a lawn area, all bookings must be made through Perth Zoo in advance.

Services offered:

  • Prime picnic area reserved for your group with signage for ease of location.

  • Tickets can be pre-printed for your group for ease of entry on the day.

  • Docents (Zoo Guides) are available to take members of your group on a walking tour of a section of the Zoo (fees apply).

  • Mustard Catering can arrange pre-ordered ice-creams and drinks for your picnic group.

For Christmas Party Picnics

  • You must inform Perth Zoo at the time of your booking if you are including a Santa at your picnic, as this may conflict with other bookings.
  • Why not take advantage of a Santa Escort package? For a cost of $20.00 we can offer present storage on the day of your picnic and then escort your Santa to deliver the presents to your picnic group on one of our Zebra Cars.
  • Change room facilities are available for your Santa.  Perth Zoo does not provide a Santa - this is the responsibility of the group organising the picnic.

Cost — Reserved Area

$190 Less than 100 people
$390 100 to 200 people
$550 Over 200 people

Please note:
All prices are inclusive of GST as at 1 July 2008.
All prices quoted are subject to change.

Ticket Details

Perth Zoo can issue admission tickets prior to the picnic. The tickets will be printed with your company or social group name and the date of the function. Groups will then only be charged for the number of tickets that are utilised. An invoice will be issued after the event for entrance fees and any outstanding reserved area costs.

Zoo admission prices

Adults at Kids' Prices* Every Wednesday at Perth Zoo!

Adults (other than Seniors and Concessions) $19.00
Children (Four - 15 years) - Note that children's prices remain at $7.50 for students booking as part of a formal Education program. $9.50
Australian Concession (other than Seniors) - Australian Health Care Card holders and Students over 15 years of age $16.00
Seniors (on presentation of Australian Aged Pension or Australian Seniors Card)

$15.00

Mini-Group (2 adults and 2 children) $50.00
Children under four years FREE
Perth Zoo maps $1.00

Prices as at 1 July 2008.
*Conditions Apply
- Discount only valid on Wednesdays - excludes school holidays, public holidays and special events
- No other discounts or offers apply
- Child entry fee is $9.50
- No refunds for pre-purchased tickets will apply
- Valid until 30 June 2009

Cash payments can be made for Zoo entry by individuals on the day. Enquiries on the day to Cashiers on (08) 9474 0343.

Booking

A non-refundable deposit of $190.00 is payable upon booking.

Payment

Payment is required to secure your booking.  You will invoiced for any outstanding fees.  Cheques should be made payable to Perth Zoo. Please quote the invoice number on the reverse side of the cheque.

Areas

Groups should plan to be early to reserve an area — remember weekends in December are very popular for Christmas parties. Groups may put up a sign for ease of location, but no advertising of products please.

Barbeques

Free electric barbeque facilities are available on the Main Picnic Lawn and the Walkabout Lawn.

Smoking

Perth Zoo is a NO SMOKING Zoo. Two areas have been set aside for the comfort and convenience of smokers.  With the exception of these areas the Zoo is strictly NO SMOKING. 

Carousel

Tickets can be purchased on the day from the Carousel operator or vouchers can be sent to your group and invoiced after the picnic. The cost is $4.00 per child per ride.

Parking

Free parking is availble on the corner of Labouchere and Richardson Roads, there is also ticketed parking on Labouchere Road and Mill Point Road for Zoo visitors. Disability parking is available at the small Zoo car park adjacent to the Zoo entry on Labouchere Road and in the Windsor Park car park on Labouchere Road. Both are just a short, flat distance from the Zoo's entry. 

Catering

Mustard Catering handle all on-site catering (including pre-ordered ice creams and drinks) at Perth Zoo. Please contact the Functions Co-ordinator at Mustard Catering on (08) 9367 6331 for assistance. Please note Perth Zoo and Mustard Catering do not have the facilities to store birthday cakes.

Please do not engage outside caterers.

Entertainment

Amplified sound or music is not allowed in the Zoo without prior permission.

Games

We request that the following items are not brought into the Zoo for animal and visitor safety : balls, balloons, ropes, whistles, skateboards, rollerblades, frisbees, bikes and tricycles, scooters.

Keeper Talks and Animal Feed Times

Keeper talks and animal feed times are listed for your convenience on the Zoo map.

Lockers

We have self-service lockers available for hire, located next to 'Scene Too Believe' photographic studio (just inside the Zoo's entrance). Small lockers cost $1.00 per use and the large lockers cost $2.00 per use. Please read terms of use and instructions before securing the locker.

Rubbish

Please ensure the beauty of the Zoo grounds is preserved by leaving your area clean.

Strollers and Kids' Wagons

Strollers and towable wagons are available for hire from the Cashiers at the Zoo entrance at a cost of $12.00 per day. A driver's licence or credit card must be presented for security purposes.  Alternatively, a $50.00 returnable deposit may be left.

Wheelchairs

Wheelchairs are available from the Entrance Cashiers at no charge. Some form of identification is required to be presented for security purposes, as well as a $10 returnable deposit. Bookings are essential. Please call (08) 9474 0343 to reserve a wheelchair.

Vehicles

For safety reasons, vehicles are not allowed in the Zoo. Goods can be unloaded in the bus bay outside the main entrance and carried in.

Disclaimer

Due to demand or unforseen circumstances, the Zebra Car or wheelchairs may sometimes be unavailable.

Please note all prices quoted are subject to change.

For further information please contact Perth Zoo Events on (08) 9474 0402.



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