We love everything we get to cover on Perth is OK!, but today you’ll find an article and video particularly close to our hearts — about the legends at Kaarakin Black Cockatoo Conservation Centre.
One of the last lines of defence when it comes to preserving WA’s precious black cockatoo populations, it’s almost entirely volunteer-run and relies heavily on community donations and visits to keep doing the great work they do.
Troy Mutton, Editor-In-Chief, Perth is OK!
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If you prefer your content in video format, you can learn all about Kaarakin by watching our TikTok from a visit there a couple of weeks ago!