Wild About Drawing
To celebrate the arrival of Wild About Babies, WA Museum, Perth Zoo, and Perth Cultural Centre invited children aged between 3 – 13 years-old to draw a picture of an endangered animal and respond to the question ‘why should we care about this species?’ for a chance to become a part of the exhibition (and of course, win a prize pack!).
Some of these drawings are featured throughout Perth Cultural Centre until the beginning of September, with others being on display on screens in Boola Bardip’s Wild Life gallery.
Explore what the children of WA decided to draw and their thoughts on what we need to do to look after these animals.
Meet our winners!
Reeves M. | Age 9 | Numbat
"We have to care for the different kinds of life that are part of our ecosystem. And also, they are really cute."
Sam S. | Age 4 | Marine Iguana
"Are those dinosaurs swimming? I like the spike bits, sharp claws and the grumpy faces."
Scout R. | Age 10 | Red-tailed Black Cockatoo
"We should care about the black cockatoos because mining and logging are making it hard for them to survive in the wild, which results in no food and no home. Due to the loss of trees, in the next few decades they may become extinct."
Olivia S. | Age 12 | Black Rhino
"They are a vital part of the ecosystem for Africa and a magnificent sight for the future generations."
Xiaxi (Ruby) Li | Age 6 | Whale Shark
"Did you know that whale sharks are gentle filter-feeding animals and they are harmless to humans? We should learn more about these beautiful creatures and take action to protect them."
Kobe. W | Age 12
"They are plant pollinators, so without them other plants and animals wouldn't survive."
Sanuthi H. | Age 11
"They are dangerously close to extinction, and if it does become extinct, we cannot do anything to bring them back."
Veronica | Age 9
"They are endangered from toxic cane toads and habitat loss."
Bonnie H. | Age 6
"Numbats eat termites and their predators are wild cats and foxes."
Eden H. | Age 4
"They're so small and so cute!"
Reeves M. | Age 9
"We have to care for the different kinds of life that are part of our ecosystem - and also, they are really cute."
Ethan C. | Age 8
"They are important to the environment and if they go extinct we'll never see them again."
Tom C. | Age 2
"They bring joy to all that see them."
Zac C. | Age 5
"They need to be enjoyed for future generations."
Ella B. | Age 11
"Numbats are important for our ecosystem."
Eloise H. | Age 11
"They help to shape their forests and provide habitat and food for other fruit eating species."
Heidi B. | Age 12
"We should care about them as we've been cutting down its food and its home."
Hailey H. | Age 4
"So kids in the future can see it."
Iona W. | Age 9
"They are so cute and can be used for cute stickers and posters."
Hallam | Age 11
"Polar bears are at the top of the food chain and have an important role in the overall health of the marine environment."
Amber H. | Age 12
"They are unique creatures with rare personalities."
Darcy BM. | Age 10
"They are part of the world's ecosystem. They help control bamboo and other animals rely on them for food."
Liliana D. | Age 3
"It lives in trees."
Sienna B. | Age 6
"Because there are not many left."
Scout R. | Age 10
"We should care about the black cockatoos because mining and logging are making it hard for them to survive in the wild, which results in no food and no home. Due to the loss of trees, in the next few decades they may become extinct."
