[ November 2, 2019; ]
Sea Shepherd Adelaide’s Ocean Defence Tour
The annual Sea Shepherd Australia Ocean Defence Tour is coming to Adelaide with a family friendly event in November.
The Ocean Lovers Family Friendly afternoon will be a great event for families to attend with official Sea Shepherd merchandise for sale, live music, vegan food and licensed bar plus a chance […]
[ September 28, 2019 to October 13, 2019. ]
Variety Children’s Zoo at the Adelaide Zoo
Adelaide Zoo’s new Variety Children’s Zoo is open from Saturday, 28 September 2019. It’s an amazing interactive play space for kids, allowing families to get closer than ever to some of the zoo’s most popular residents.
Built with the help of the South Australian community and children’s charity Variety Australia, […]
Rescued kangaroos Image Credit Kangaroo Rescue South Australia
Kangaroo Rescue in Adelaide
What to do if you find a Roo
Here in Adelaide we share our backyards with some amazing native flora and fauna, however you’re unlikely to see a kangaroo in your backyard if you live close to the city. But if one were to hop down […]
Monarto Safari Park
Adelaide’s Monarto Zoo has announced that they are expanding and becoming a safari park. The Monarto Safari Park will be the largest safari outside of Africa.
Complete with a first-of-its-kind luxury resort and glamping facilities, Monarto Safari Park will offer longer visits and a range of new and wild safari experiences in an area […]
[ November 1, 2019; 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. ]
Playgroup at the Zoo
Playgroup SA’s annual membership event returns to Adelaide Zoo on Friday 1 November, 2019.
There will be an abundance of activities including children’s entertainers, baby zone, face painting, Playgroup activities, imaginative play and much more.
There are a limited amount of discounted event tickets available.
Tickets will be released soon via the Playgroup SA website […]
[ September 28, 2019; ]
Adelaide Zoo’s Variety Children’s Zoo opened in September 2019 and is an amazing play space for kids filled with interactive areas that allow them to get closer than ever to some of the zoo’s most popular residents.
Built with the help of the South Australian community and Variety Australia, the children’s charity, the Variety Children’s Zoo […]
[ October 9, 2019; ]
Bat Camp!
***Editors note: Booked out***
Marvel at one of Adelaide’s most marvellous animals, the Grey-headed Flying-fox at Bat Camp on Wednesday 9 & Thursday 10 October.
Local bat experts will delight kids at Bat Camp! Kids will be able to visit the bats at their roost, participate in kite-making, drawing/painting and peering through microscopes in the […]
[ October 1, 2019 to December 15, 2019. ]
Walk the Bat Trail in the City of Adelaide
Walk the Bat Trail and look for the 25 bat tags to learn more about Adelaide’s Grey-headed Flying-foxes. See if you can find them all!
The trail is located along the banks of the River Torrens / Karrawirra Pari, adjacent Botanic Park.
The Bat Trail will be […]
[ September 21, 2019; 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
Houndwave – Doggy Day Out in Adelaide
Dogs and their families can enjoy a fun day out in beautiful Light Square/Wauwi on Saturday 21 September. Expect a terrific lineup of live music as well as markets, information sessions, exhibitors, food and wine.
There will be a kidzone with the Imagination Playground, face painting, colouring and more.
There will be […]
[ October 19, 2019 to October 20, 2019. ]
PETstock Microchip Blitz
On Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 October 2019, participating PETstock stores across Adelaide and throughout South Australia will provide a $10 microchipping service to encourage more pet owners to get their pets microchipped and keep them out of pounds.
Microchipping at the event will cost just a fraction of the standard price, which can […]
[ October 21, 2019 to October 27, 2019. ]
Aussie Backyard Bird Count 2019
Record the types of birds you see and how many there are in your backyard, local park, schoolyard or another favourite outdoor space and help create a snapshot of Australia’s birds.
The #AussieBirdCount is a great way to connect with the birds in your backyard no matter where your backyard happens to […]
[ September 22, 2019; ]
Bushcare’s Big Day Out 2019 – Morialta Conservation Park
Go along to Morialta’s Fourth Creek in the top of the park where the wild things thrive.
Many people love to visit Morialta for its lovely waterfalls, but did you know that in the top of the park is where many threatened species live? Did you also know […]
Lions 360 Experience at Monarto Zoo – 2 for 1 Offer
If you haven’t experienced Australia’s only 360 degree lion encounter yet, now is your chance!
Simply book a hair-raising Lions 360 fed to you by ElectraNet experience on weekdays between Monday, 26 August and Friday, 30 August 2019 and you’ll get another Lions 360 experience for […]
[ September 7, 2019 to September 9, 2019. ]
Threatened Species Bake Off
The Threatened Species Bake Off is an invitation to Australians to bake a dessert in the shape of a threatened species to commemorate Threatened Species Day on 7 September.
The Bake Off aims to build awareness in the community about Australia’s remarkable and unique threatened wildlife that call Australia home. The Threatened Species […]
[ October 25, 2019; ]
Boo at the Zoo
Go along to Adelaide Zoo if you dare for a Halloween scare.
Calling all ghosts, ghouls and goblins for a night of frightful delight at this spooktacular Halloween celebration. Experience the zoo after hours and enjoy the electric atmosphere of Adelaide Zoo’s family event, Boo at the Zoo.
Little witches and wizards will love […]
[ September 1, 2019; 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. ]
Hahndorf Farm Barn 20th Birthday
Help Hahndorf Farm Barn celebrate this huge milestone on Sunday 1 September 2019.
On the day, admission fee will be as normal but with loads of free activities including free face painting, balloon animals and a jumping castle.
The Hahndorf Farm Barn is a unique blend of a children’s farmyard and wildlife park. […]
[ September 1, 2019; ]
Spend this Father’s Day with family and Bring Ya Dad for free to Cleland Wildlife Park!
All dads will receive free entry to the park on Sunday 1 September* to enjoy Cleland’s world renowned nature experience.
While you’re visiting, why not check out some Cleland experiences? Has Dad ever hand fed a wombat for example? Or held […]
[ September 1, 2019; ]
Father’s Day at Monarto Zoo
Make Dad feel like the King of the jungle this Father’s Day, with a FREE* visit to Monarto Zoo!
The ultimate destinations for a wild day out, Monarto Zoo and Adelaide Zoo will help you spoil Dad with tons of fun-filled activities and their adorable animals.
Simply redeem with any full price ticket […]
[ August 13, 2019; 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. August 15, 2019; 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. ]
To celebrate National Science Week, Adelaide Zoo are hosting FREE information evenings completely open to the public, so you can learn more about what they do at the zoo!
**Editors note: All events are now fully booked
Don’t miss the chance to learn about how the zoo uses scientific methods to understand and enrich the lives of […]
[ August 17, 2019 to August 18, 2019. ]
Festival of the Magpie at Cleland Wildlife Park
Known for their sweet song and sometimes vicious aerial assaults, the magpie is a highly intelligent bird, and one that is often misunderstood.
To help gain a better understanding of magpies and their habits, Cleland Wildlife Park is holding a two day ‘Festival of the Magpie’ event on the […]
[ August 11, 2019; ]
Granite Island Planting Day
Go along and help Friends of Granite Island plant seedlings to restore the Little Penguin habitat.
On Sunday 11 August the local ranger will be on hand and you can learn about the Little Penguin from the volunteers, who are working hard to look after the island, by joining a penguin tour.
If you […]
[ August 1, 2019 to August 31, 2019. ]
Kids Ride FREE on the Victor Harbor Horse Tram in August
1 August is when all horses in the southern hemisphere celebrate their birthdays so to celebrate, the Victor Harbor Horse Tram will be FREE for kids for the month of August.
The Victor Harbor Horse Tram’s Clydesdale team can’t wait to celebrate for the whole month […]
A to Zoo Preschool Program – Term 3 starts week beginning Monday 29 July 2019
Know a 2 – 4 year old who is WILD about animals? Join Adelaide Zoo for A to Zoo!
The eight-week early learning program A to Zoo is back for your cheeky monkeys to enjoy during Term 3. For ages two to […]
[ August 25, 2019; ]
Adelaide Zoo’s Annual Teddy Bears’ Picnic
Grab your favourite teddy bear and picnic blanket and join the Adelaide Zoo for a fun-filled family day out at their Teddy Bears’ Picnic.
Throw out your blanket on the central lawns and enjoy a host of free activities for your little ones including free bubbles thanks to AGL Energy, face […]
[ June 23, 2019; 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. ]
Horse Drawn Tram “Back On Track” Celebrations at Victor Harbor
In celebration of the the iconic Victor Harbor Horse Drawn Tram getting back on track and resuming normal services to Granite Island, the City of Victor Harbor are holding a family friendly event on Sunday, 23 June 2019.
There will ne gold coin tram rides all day […]
[ July 6, 2019 1:00 pm to July 21, 2019 1:00 pm. ]
Cleland Wildlife Park’s Tunneling Tales
Ever wondered about wombats or wanted to investigate insects? These school holidays it’s time to find out all about our animals who live underground with Cleland Wildlife Park’s Tunneling Tales.
All activities are free with park entry fee.
Wonderful Wombats – Exhibition
Discover the wonderful world of wombats in the self-guided information display in […]
[ July 9, 2019 to July 11, 2019. July 16, 2019 to July 18, 2019. ]
Wildification at Cleland these school holidays!
Drop the kids off at Cleland and sit back and relax while they adventure around the park. Kids in Wildification get a guided tour around the park, plus animal experience, exclusive animal feeding, games, craft, keeper presentations, and lunch and recess too!
Places are limited, call to book now!
Sessions:
Tuesday […]
The Secret Life of Pets 2 | In Cinemas 20 June 2019
Illumination’s tenth animated feature, The Secret Life of Pets 2, is the highly anticipated sequel to the 2016 comedic blockbuster that had the biggest opening weekend ever for an original film, animated or otherwise.
Packed with Illumination’s signature irreverence and subversive humor, this new chapter […]
Children’s Zoo Founding Membership at the Adelaide Zoo
The Adelaide Zoo is excited to be partnering with Variety SA to create a new precinct perfect for young ones at Adelaide Zoo.
The new Variety Children’s Zoo is set to be an amazing play space for kids filled with interactive areas that allow them to get closer than […]
[ May 25, 2019; ]
Obi the pygmy hippo is turning four years old and you’re invited to his birthday bash.
Plan a day at Adelaide Zoo on Saturday 25 May and watch Obi enjoy a delicious cake filled with his favourite fruits and vegetables to celebrate this milestone.
Then, after the celebrations spend the day with the rest of the Zoo’s […]
