Perth Zoo funds raised have been used for the conservation of Sumatran orangutan, Sumatran tiger, Sumatran elephant, African painted dog, sun bears, tree kangaroos, Javan gibbons and Australian native species. More than $881,000 has been raised since the program began. Working with the Department of Environment and Conservation, Perth Zoo breeds threatened Western Australian animal species for release into managed areas of habitat in the wild as part of its Native Species Breeding Program. As of 2011, Perth Zoo breeds numbats, western swamp tortoises, dibblers, woylies and threatened Western Australian frog species. The numbat ("Myrmecobius fasciatus") Western Australia's mammal emblem and one
Henson Robinson Zoo which teach our youth about animals and their ecosystems. Participants will have the chance to create and present an enrichment item for an animal at the zoo. Course topics include Operation Otter, Horse Sense, Goofing Around with Goats, and Fun with Ferrets. This eight class course challenges teens, ages 13 to 17, with hands-on activities that allow them to learn about how the zoo makes conservation, education, animal care, and animal enrichment our top priorities. Junior Zookeepers expand their knowledge about animals and conservation issues, but also acquire actual handling experience with some of the zoo’s education use animals. The