Giving a big shoutout to Caversham Wildlife Park! This place is perfect for interacting with Australia’s wild animals!

How to get there: Take a taxi or Uber from Perth, about a 30-minute ride, costing around 30-35 AUD one way. Getting back is also smooth, there is no need to worry about the location being remote.

Plan your day

9:00-9:15 – First round of Koala photos. Unlike the separate payment for Koala holding, this is included in the ticket, and you can touch the koala’s back during the photo.

9:30-9:45 – Visit the wombats; they are incredibly cute and silly. Australia seems to be a haven for adorable animals. In the same room, you can touch snakes and lizards, and get up close with parrots and owls.

10:00-10:30 – Molly’s Farm, watch the show (sheepdog herding, sheep shearing, whip cracking, etc.). The sheep are truly at the bottom of the food chain in this zoo; they might get scared and forced to run naked, and in the end, humans get to touch them. After the show, you can queue to experience milking cows.

10:40-11:00 – After the show, take a stroll around the farm, see alpacas, camels, and enter a small house with peacocks, goats, and more.

11:00-11:40 – Feed the kangaroos. There’s free kangaroo food at the park entrance; take a handful and approach the kangaroos slowly. Some may come closer to eat. Some might be too lazy and full from the morning, just lounging around.

11:45-12:00 – Sit on the bench in the Koala area and wait for your turn to hold a koala. Plan for your male companion to practice photo angles. I want a beautiful photo with a koala! Buy the Koala holding ticket at the souvenir shop just after entering, 35 AUD, with two time slots per day, distributed in order of purchase.

12:00-12:10 – Holding the koala. It’s simple, open your arms, imagine you’re a tree, and the koala will cling to you. Hold it gently, and it’s done! It’s so soft, cute, and well-behaved! Totally worth the 35 dollars! The keeper will give it a branch, and it will quietly eat in your arms. After finishing one branch, it’s on to the next person.

12:10-12:20 – Take a look at the little penguins, ending a delightful morning!

Additional Tips

Showtimes (especially for Koalas, wombats, and farm performances) can be found on the official website and the map provided at the entrance.

The park is small, a quick walk around. Most of the time is spent interacting with animals; 3-4 hours is enough.

When in Perth, you must go!! The experience is fantastic!!