Meet the Museum: Conservation success at Perth Zoo

In 2026, the Native Species Breeding Program marks three decades of protecting Western Australia’s threatened wildlife.

The program has returned thousands of animals to the wild while driving groundbreaking research and training the next generation of conservation scientists.

Join Dr Harriet Mills, Program Leader of the Perth Zoo Science team at the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, for a behind-the-scenes look at this vital program. Discover how partnerships with students and researchers have led to new scientific insights and stronger conservation outcomes.

Through inspiring case studies including numbats, western swamp turtles and white-bellied frogs, this talk explores the evolving role of modern zoos in conserving biodiversity and supporting evidence-based species recovery.

Harriet is a terrestrial ecologist with experience in zoological research, fauna management and animal ethics. Her research interests include reproductive biology, genetic outcomes of translocation, mammal ecology and invasive species management. She brings to this role over 20 years of local academic experience in conservation biology and zoology. 

Meet the Museum 

Are you curious about the fascinating world behind the scenes at the Museum? This monthly program delves into the less visible parts of the Museum’s work, as scientists, researchers, historians and curators share their expertise and passions.

Access information

The venue is fully accessible. Please contact reception@museum.wa.gov.au  or call 1300 134 081 a minimum of five working days before the event if you are attending and would like the organisers to arrange Auslan interpretation.