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Things to Do with Kids in Perth 2026, Family Guide

Best things to do with kids in Perth: family attractions including Perth Zoo, Rottnest Island, AQWA, and Scitech. School holiday activities and day trips.

By Perth Daily · Published 20 July 2026

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Perth Family Activities 2026, Overview

Perth is an outstanding family city with a compact CBD, accessible beaches, Rottnest Island's quokkas and several world-class family attractions at very competitive prices compared to east coast cities. Here's a guide to the best family activities in Perth.

Zoos and Wildlife in Perth

Perth Zoo, 20 Labouchere Road, South Perth. South Perth's beautiful riverside zoo. Accessed by ferry from Elizabeth Quay (Barrack Street Jetty). Outstanding Australian Bushwalk section and strong exotic animal collection. Open daily 9am-5pm. perthzoo.wa.gov.au
Caversham Wildlife Park, 89 Lord Street, Whiteman Park, Caversham. Hands-on Australian wildlife experience, feed kangaroos, hold wombats, see koalas up close. Very popular with families, especially international visitors. cavershamwildlife.com.au
Rottnest Island Quokkas, 19km offshore from Fremantle. Every child needs to meet a quokka. Rottnest Island has over 10,000 quokkas, the most photogenic animals in Australia. Ferry from Fremantle or Hillarys Boat Harbour. rottnestisland.com

Museums and Interactive Experiences

Scitech, City West, Railway Street, West Perth. Perth's science and technology discovery centre. Interactive science exhibits, the Planetarium and holiday programs for children. scitech.org.au
AQWA (Aquarium of Western Australia), Hillarys Boat Harbour, West Coast Drive, Hillarys. Western Australia's aquarium featuring marine life from WA's five marine regions. Massive shark tank, rays and sea turtles. aqwa.com.au
WA Museum Boola Bardip, Perth Cultural Centre, James Street, Northbridge. Western Australia's state museum. Free entry. Natural history, cultural history, a blue whale skeleton and WA's meteorites collection. museum.wa.gov.au

Theme Parks and Adventure

Adventure World, Progress Drive, Bibra Lake. Perth's only major theme park. Water slides, roller coasters and family rides. adventureworld.net.au

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