Herdsman Wildlife Centre

Herdsman Lake is the largest wetland in the inner metropolitan area, supporting a diversity of wildlife that is a rare occurrence in an urban setting. The lake is a haven for birdwatchers, only six kilometres from the city. This beautiful wetland provides a wildlife sanctuary where many species of waterbird breed and where people can enjoy nature right outside their own backyards. The Herdsman Wildlife centre is run by WA Gould League which is Australia's leading environmental education organisation. It has been educating children, schools and the general community about conservation and the environment for over 90 years. Over one million Australians have joined the Gould League since 1909.