Western Australian company appointed to build Perth Zoo café and function centre

Following Perth Zoo’s securing of an initial $13.5 million investment from the State Government. Western Australian company Crothers Construction has been appointed to build the zoo’s new café and separate function centre.

Works on the two facilities are expected to commence soon, with estimated completion scheduled for mid-2023.

The new café - which will be built in the heart of the Zoo - will provide a variety of food and beverage options, alfresco dining opportunities as well as additional Zoo visitor amenities.

A separate function centre will be built on the western boundary of the Zoo with its own entrance off Labouchere Road for events, corporate functions, seminars and weddings.

Building will be carefully staged to ensure minimal impact on the Zoo visitor experience and the 1,500 animals.

WA Environment Minister Reece Whitby congratulates Crothers Construction for its appointment to deliver the first projects in the Zoo's 20-year Master Plan - the long-term redevelopment blueprint for Western Australia's State Zoo.

Minister Whitby added "our iconic Zoo is on a redevelopment journey. It is very fitting that a local company, which has been proudly building in Western Australia for many decades, will build the café and function centre."

Image: Concept for Perth Zoo's 20-year Master Plan