Start the day with a yoga session with elephants watching, followed by a stroll through the African savannah. You can do all that without leaving Perth with The Hike Collective’s new Zen at the Zoo tour — the first to combine yoga and a wildlife experience at Perth Zoo. Guests will access the zoo in the quiet early hours before it opens and journey through the Rainforest Retreat, enjoy a guided yoga and breathwork experience, before taking a stroll through the African savannah, and finish with a refreshing juice.
The Hike Collective is a Perth-based hiking and adventure company that aims to bridge the gap between urban life and outdoor adventures with a range of wellness tourism products. The Hike Collective owner Kate Gibson says she’s delighted to launch this new experience at Perth Zoo. “The zoo is an icon in Perth, from the beautiful souls of the animals to the incredible natural diversity on show, so to be able to flow and unwind surrounded by nature is going to be a magic experience,” she says.
“Our goal is to connect people with nature and allow them to experience our incredible outdoors in truly memorable ways. And what’s more memorable than doing yoga in the tranquillity of the zoo before it opens?” Danielle Henry, Perth Zoo acting director visitor experience says: “We’re thrilled to be home to this new tour and to give guests a new way to enjoy our inner-city oasis. “Perth Zoo has long been a place for people to escape the hustle and bustle and.