The Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority receives a large number of media enquries. Please review the information provided and contact our Customer Services Officer if you require clarification or further assistance.
Recent news
The Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority publishes news regularly on this website.
In the media
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Video clips
- Channel 7 Perth Today Tonight segment from 13 September 2019
- 9 News Perth Perth Life from 2 September 2019
Visit the 'Recommended viewing' playlist on our YouTube channel for more.
Radio interviews
ABC Radio with Alan Barrett, Executive Director of Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority, 11 September 2019:
ABC Radio with Barbara Henderson, Kings Park Volunteer Guide, 11 September 2019:
ABC Radio with Digby Growns, Senior Plant Breeder in Kings Park, 11 September 2019:
ABC Radio with Lesley Hammersley, Director of Horticulture and Conservation, 11 September 2019:
ABC Radio with Luke Sweedman, Kings Park's Seed Collector, 11 September 2019:
6PR with Pippa Moodie, President of Friends of Kings Park, 1 September 2019:
6PR with Bill Bryson, world renowned travel author, 13 March 2014:
Media enquiries
All media enquiries should be directed to the Manager Partnerships, Communications and Marketing of the Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority.
Communications and Marketing Coordinator
Phone: (+61 8) 9480 3688 (Monday to Friday, 8.00 am to 4.00 pm)
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Weekend enquiries: 0418 923 973
Media visits
All media are required to contact the Bookings Officer prior to visiting Kings Park and Botanic Garden, and Bold Park. This will ensure the location is available and your visit goes smoothly.
A person must not, without permission, take still or motion pictures on the designated land by photographic or electronic means for the purpose of public display, broadcast or transmission (Botanic Gardens and Parks Regulations 1999 Part 5: Section 28). Special consideration applies to filming and photography in the State War Memorial Precinct.
Please fill in the Media Bookings form below and submit it to the Bookings Officer prior to your visit:
Media Bookings in Kings Park and Botanic Garden and Bold Park743.78 KB
A different form is required for commercial filming (including wedding photography and that for use in promotion of sale of goods or services).
Image requests
Requests for publicity images of Kings Park and Botanic Garden and Bold Park should be emailed to the Executive Officer on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Please specify:
- Purpose
- Subject of image
- High or low resolution
- Contact details
The photographer must be credited at all times and an accurate caption or description of image used.
