Story: Caring for Australia’s Icons at Caversham
Episode: 30
Presenter: Nikki Parkinson
Air Date: 24 August 2025

Nikki explores Caversham Wildlife Park, where animal welfare comes first. From hand-raised koalas to wombats and kangaroos, she discovers how science, dedication, and the Five Domains Model ensure these Aussie icons thrive in human care, while inspiring visitors to help secure their future in the wild.

• Caversham Wildlife Park is one of WA’s top wildlife attractions, located in Whiteman Park, just 30 minutes from Perth CBD.
• The park is family owned and operated, with a strong focus on education, conservation and hands-on wildlife experiences.
• Home to around 200 species and more than 2,000 animals, birds and reptiles, it’s the largest privately owned collection of native wildlife in Western Australia.
• Visitors can get up close with koalas, kangaroos, wombats, echidnas, and many more iconic Australian species.
• Caversham runs breeding and conservation programs, helping protect vulnerable native species, including a thriving population of over 60 koalas.
• The park plays a vital role in preserving endangered wildlife through habitat awareness, breeding success, and community education.
• Did you know Australia is home to the most venomous snake in the world, the Inland Taipan, but it’s so shy and reclusive that there’s never been a confirmed fatality from its bite in the wild!
• A visit helps support their mission to secure the future of Australia’s most beloved wildlife, while ticking off a few bucket-list animal encounters along the way!

For more information, head to
cavershamwildlife.com.au