Caversham Wildlife Park is in Whiteman Park, north-east of Perth, with walk-through areas for Australian animals and scheduled farm and wildlife encounters. Hand-feed kangaroos, see koalas and wombats, and explore the Reptile House and Molly’s Farm. The interactive farm show includes sheep shearing and billy-tea making, while the penguin feeding takes place around lunchtime. Plan around the event schedule: the grounds are spread out, and some photo encounters cost extra. Allow several hours to see the animals and catch the activities that interest you.
Plan around the daily activities
The park’s farm show brings several traditional farm skills into one scheduled activity. Sheep shearing and billy-tea making are among the demonstrations, and other farm tasks feature in the show. Check the day’s schedule before you arrive, then decide which activities matter most to you. Events are spaced out, so fitting in every show and exploring the animal areas takes planning.
Molly’s Farm and the Reptile House are also worth time in your itinerary. They do not have fixed show times, so you can explore them between scheduled events. The Reptile House gives you a chance to see reptiles up close, while Molly’s Farm adds farm animals to the visit.
Animal encounters and photo tickets
The kangaroo walk-through area lets you enter among free-roaming kangaroos and offer them feed provided at the park. Its entrance and exit are close to the farm entrance. You can also see koalas during a photo encounter; carrying a koala is a separate paid option.
Wombat photos are another separately ticketed encounter. Buy the ticket at the gift shop near the park entrance before heading across the grounds: the wombat area is near the far end, so buying it only when you get there means walking back. The koala encounter can involve a queue, though it moves quickly. Information about koalas is displayed while you wait.
More to see in Whiteman Park
Caversham is one part of the much larger Whiteman Park, where you can also visit transport museums and take heritage train and tram rides. If you want to explore beyond the wildlife park, pick up a map to help plan your route around the wider grounds.
The park suits families and visitors of different ages, but its size and timed activities mean a short late-day visit can feel rushed. On a busy holiday, leave room in your schedule for queues at popular encounters. There is ample parking, and a clear, sunny day can make walking between areas more pleasant.
Preguntas frecuentes
How long should you spend at Caversham Wildlife Park?
Allow several hours. The park is spread out, and the daily shows and feedings run at different times.
Can you feed kangaroos at Caversham Wildlife Park?
Yes. You can enter the walk-through area and feed the kangaroos; feed is provided there.
Do koala and wombat photos cost extra?
Koala carrying and wombat photos require separate payment. Buy a wombat-photo ticket at the gift shop near the entrance before walking to the wombat area.
What happens at the farm show?
The interactive show includes sheep shearing, billy-tea making and other farm skills.
