Story: Ranger Red's Zoo
Episode: 17
Presenter: Nikki Parkinson
Air Date: 14 June 2026

Nikki explores Ranger Red's Zoo, encountering a wide variety of animals throughout her journey.

• Ranger Red’s Zoo, located in Pinjarra, offers visitors hands-on animal encounters, allowing them to get much closer to wildlife than at most traditional zoos.
• The zoo is located beside the Murray River, about an hour south of Perth, and offers a family-friendly wildlife experience.
• Spoke with Ranger Red about what makes the zoo unique, including its interactive experiences and family-owned, boutique atmosphere.
• Learned that the zoo is home to a variety of native Australian animals, as well as birds, reptiles, and other wildlife.
• Met Rider the Koala and discovered more about the care and conservation of these iconic Australian animals.
• Visited the squirrel glider enclosure, where guests can feed these agile marsupials and observe them up close.
• Explored the saltwater crocodile enclosure, experiencing the thrill of being remarkably close to one of Australia's most powerful predators under expert supervision.
• Finished the visit by meeting a friendly python, highlighting the zoo’s focus on helping visitors connect with and appreciate wildlife through safe, hands-on experiences.