Coco the Cockatoo Discovers Wanneroo
COMING SOON! BOOKS NOT AVAILABLE UNTIL MONDAY 20 OCTOBER.
“Coco the Cockatoo Discovers Wanneroo” is a whimsical, educational picture book for children aged 6–10, featuring Coco, a curious Carnaby’s Black Cockatoo. She soars across the City of Wanneroo, visiting iconic locations from Yanchep National Park to the Alkimos shipwreck, offering young readers an imaginative flight through nature, history, and community.
This story book is written and published by the City of Wanneroo, with stunning illustrations by local artist Aleisha Zappia.
Books are available for free from City of Wanneroo libraries, or the main Civic Centre offices. Just complete a Request Form and show the confirmation email (or screenshot) to a staff member.
Request Form – coming soon!
Listen to the sound of a Carnabys Black Cockatoo (courtesy of Kaarakin Black Cockatoo Conservation).
How can you help?
Plant their favourite snacks 🌱
Carnaby’s love banksias, hakeas, and grevilleas. Planting these in your garden is like setting up a feathery buffet!Look after old Trees 🌳
These birds need big tree hollows for their nests. Protecting and caring for old trees helps give them safe homes.Keep It rubbish-free 🚮
Pick up litter when you’re out exploring parks or beaches. A clean home is a safe home for all wildlife.Be a cockatoo detective 🔍
Spotting flocks of black cockatoos? Share your sightings with local conservation groups as your info helps scientists protect them.Spread the word 🗣️
Tell friends and family about Coco and her Carnaby’s cousins. The more people who care, the better their future will be.
Keep Carnaby’s Flying
The Keep Carnaby’s Flying – Ngoolarks Forever initiative is a conservation effort led by Murdoch University, with funding from Lotterywest. It brings together local councils, Aboriginal groups, environmental not-for-profit groups, and community volunteers across the Perth–Peel region to safeguard the beloved Ngoolark (Carnaby’s Black Cockatoo).
The City of Wanneroo is proud to be part of the Keep Carnabys Flying project.
Protecting their Future
Carnaby’s cockatoos need three key things to survive – food, fresh water, and safe tree hollows for their nests. Sadly, as bushland disappears, these essentials become harder to find. By learning more about their needs and the threats they face, we can all play a part in helping them. From planting native trees in your backyard to joining local conservation groups, there are many ways to get involved. Every action, big or small, helps keep these special birds soaring across our skies.
