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Cleland Wildlife Park Night Walks | Nov 2016 – April 2017

[ November 25, 2016; December 2, 2016; December 9, 2016; January 13, 2017; January 27, 2017; February 10, 2017; February 24, 2017; March 10, 2017; March 24, 2017; April 7, 2017; April 28, 2017; ]
Cleland Night Walks
Night Walks are back at Cleland Wildlife Park this summer!  
See what wakes up when the sun goes down, and explore the world of Australia’s nocturnal animals. Join their experienced guides for a night time tour of Cleland. You’ll get up close to potoroos, bettongs and bandicoots as they forage for food. Hear the […]

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Greyhound Adoption Day | 19 Nov 2016

[ November 19, 2016; 12:00 pm; ]
Greyhound Adoption Day
Join Greyhound Adoption SA at their Greyhound Adoption Day to learn more about Greyhound Adoption SA and maybe meet your new best friend!

You’re welcome to bring your own dogs to see how they all get along if you’re keen to adopt on the day. The team of staff and volunteers will be on hand to answer […]

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Cleland Blitz – Cleland Wildlife Park | 29 Oct 2016

[ October 29, 2016; 8:30 am; ]
Cleland Blitz
Cleland Wildlife Park is a bit wild – your help is needed to tame it!
Put your green thumbs to good use at the Cleland Blitz. Cleland Wildlife Park’s scaly, furry and feathered friends love meeting new people but hate cleaning up after themselves – help keep their park beautiful. The giant working bee will be a […]

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Adelaide Shorebirds Festival

Adelaide Shorebirds Festival | St Kilda Foreshore | 30 Oct 2016

[ October 30, 2016; 10:00 am; ]
Adelaide Shorebirds Festival Sunday 30 October 2016
Celebrate the arrival of thousands of migratory shorebirds to the Adelaide International Bird Sanctuary by going along to the second annual Adelaide Shorebirds Festival this October.
The festival welcomes back shorebirds that travel thousands of kilometres across the world to Adelaide’s northern beaches each spring.

Learn about these international migratory birds, […]

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Playgroup at the Zoo | Adelaide Zoo | 21 Oct 2016

[ October 21, 2016; 10:00 am; ]
Join Playgroup SA’s Annual Event… Playgroup at the Zoo.
Enjoy a day full of FUN and learning for the whole family.

Mr Oopy – Mr Oopy’s children’s show is interactive, fun, friendly, energetic and a little bit silly. For children aged 2-6 years. Mr Oopy children’s show offers a unique educational and high energy experience that incorporates […]

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Tom’s Twilight Zoo | Adelaide Zoo | 14 Oct 2016

[ October 14, 2016; 5:30 pm; ]
Tom Rehn from Nine News is running in the New York Marathon for Little Heroes and needs to raise some serious money.
Join Tom at the Adelaide Zoo on Friday October 14 and experience the Zoo at twilight. It will be closed to the general public and you’ll get to experience the Zoo like you never […]

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Para Wirra Family Fun Day | One Tree Hill |18 Sep 2016

[ September 18, 2016; ]
A fun day of family activities
Come and enjoy a day of play in the wild at Para Wirra Conservation Park. Para Wirra is a beautiful and iconic South Australian bushland wonderland. Discover nature play and join the rangers for loads of activities and free guided tours.

There will be:

Local food and beverages
Live music
Meet […]

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Before You Get Your Dog Seminar | 28 Sep 2016

[ September 28, 2016; 12:00 am; ]
Have you been thinking of getting a dog?
Come along to this free seminar and have some common questions answered, including:

Should you buy a puppy?
What about adoption from a shelter?
Is it safe to buy a dog from an advertisement?
Are pet shop puppies okay?
When is the right time to get the kids […]

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Dad Goes Free this Father’s Day at Adelaide & Monarto Zoo | 4 Sep 2016

[ September 4, 2016; ]
FREE Adelaide Zoo entry for dads this Fathers Day
To celebrate Father’s Day, dads can go FREE* to the Adelaide Zoo or Monarto Zoo on Sunday, September 4!
To take up this offer, simply present your token found in The Advertiser or Sunday Mail on Saturday 3 September 2016 or Sunday 4 September 2016. It’s a fantastic way […]

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Boo at the Zoo

Boo at the Zoo | Halloween at Adelaide Zoo | 28 Oct 2016

[ October 28, 2016; 4:00 pm; ]
Boo at the Zoo Friday 28 October 2016
Go along to Adelaide Zoo if you dare for a Halloween scare! Adelaide Zoo’s spook-tacularly popular Halloween celebration is back and bigger than ever – it’s an event not to be missed! Calling all ghosts, ghouls and goblins for a night of spook-tacular delight. Take the family along to experience the zoo after hours […]

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Teddy Bears Picnic Adelaide Zoo

Teddy Bears Picnic | Adelaide Zoo | 28 Aug 2016

[ August 28, 2016; ]
Westpac Teddy Bears Picnic, Adelaide Zoo
If you go down to Adelaide Zoo Sunday 28 August 2016, you’re sure of a big surprise. For every bear that ever was, will gather at Adelaide Zoo for certain because, Sunday is the day the teddy bears have their picnic! Grab your favourite teddy bear and your picnic blanket […]

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Westpac Animal Play Day | Soulful Sounds | Adelaide Zoo | 30 & 31 Jul 2016

[ July 30, 2016 9:30 am to July 31, 2016 9:30 am. ]
Adelaide Zoo will celebrate all things friendship with the Westpac Animal Play Day on Saturday 30 July 2016.
In line with the UN International Day of Friendship, they will host special friendship keeper talks, a guide to some of the cutest, strangest and oldest animal friendships in the zoo, and fun children’s craft in the contact […]

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M/Y Steve Irwin Ship Tours | 20 Aug 2016

[ August 20, 2016; ]
Be part of Operation Jeedara – come down for a tour of Sea Shepherd’s ship, the M/Y Steve Irwin which will be docked in Port Adelaide for the weekend.
On Saturday morning at 10am – there will be a Greeting to Country by Karl Telfer with a special dance and smoking ceremony. Ship Tours will be run […]

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RSPCA Cupcake Day | 15 Aug 2016

[ August 15, 2016; ]
RSPCA Cupcake Day: Fight animal cruelty with the power of cupcakes!
Cupcake Day for the RSPCA is all about baking, eating and, most importantly, fundraising for animals in need. When you put on your apron and whip out that mixing bowl, you are helping to ensure animals across Australia are treated with dignity and love. Who […]

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Wild Seas Secret Shores with Thomas Peschak | 19 Oct 2016

[ October 19, 2016; 7:30 pm; ]

Wild Seas Secret Shores – with Thomas Peschak
To Thomas Peschak, sharks aren’t a reason to get out of the water. They’re a reason to get in. Following his lifelong obsession, he’s found himself paddling kayaks alongside great white sharks in South Africa, swimming among hundreds of one-ton manta rays in the Maldives, and keeping pace with […]

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Animals Extreme | Children’s University Australia | Woodcroft Library | 20 Jul 2016

[ July 20, 2016; 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ]
Animals Extreme! An insight into the wonders of wildlife.
The Animal Extreme lecture will be delivered by Wee-Ching and is a Children’s University Australia activity.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Children’s University Australia members can gain credit in their passports.

To book phone 8384 0050 or register online here.

For more information and all enquiries please visit […]

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Mums go FREE on Mother’s Day | Zoos South Australia | 8 May 2016

[ May 8, 2016; ]
Mother’s Day at Adelaide Zoo & Monarto Zoo
If you’re looking for a unique way to celebrate your amazing mum this Mother’s Day, why not treat the family with a visit to Adelaide or Monarto Zoo?
Don’t forget to purchase your copy of the Advertiser or Sunday Mail to get your token to redeem this special offer. […]

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Adelaide Animal Expo with Dr Harry | 23 to 25 Apr 2016

[ April 23, 2016 to April 25, 2016. ]
The annual Animal Expo with Dr Harry Cooper is back again in 2016 at the Adelaide Showground.
South Australia’s largest animal expo is packed with hundreds of cute, cuddly and unusual animals plus pet supplies, expert advice and entertainment making it a great day out for all the family.
Learn how to care for your pets with […]

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Whale Time Playtime Festival | Victor Harbor | 29 May 2016

[ May 29, 2016; 10:00 am; ]
Celebrate the return of the whales at Victor Harbor!
Head to Victor Harbor to help celebrate the return of the whales at the Whale Time Playtime Festival on 29 May, 2016.

Entry is just $5 with loads of entertainment:

rides
rock climbing wall
play activities
face painting
craft sessions
music, stalls; and
more!

Live on the Play Time […]

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SA Dog Rescue’s Birthday Bash | 17 Apr 2016

[ April 17, 2016; 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. ]
Visit over 50 stalls and see the dogs and cats for adoption at this free event!
Get your dogs washed thanks to Jims Dog Wash and discount microchipping. Plus the kids can have a jump on the bouncy castle or a ride on Clancy the Jelly Bean Train, get their face painted.

You can also have your dog […]

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Cleland’s 49th Birthday Party | Cleland Wildlife Park | 16 Apr 2016

[ April 16, 2016; ]
You’re invited to Cleland’s 49th birthday party!
Head up to Cleland Wildlife Park for a day packed with special birthday activities this Saturday 16 April. The perfect way to kick off the school holidays, the fun starts at 9.30am and keeps going until they close at 5pm.

The first 200 children will receive a free bag of animal feed […]

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Fun Fruits and Discovery tour | Guide Dogs SA | 21 & 26 Apr 2016

[ March 26, 2016; 10:00 am; April 21, 2016; 10:00 am; ]
Take a double journey of discovery around the fantastic, fresh fruit and vegetables at the Central Market and team up with an interactive tour at Guide Dogs SA.
You’ll start with a journey of discovery at Guide Dogs SA with nine interactive displays to challenge your vision and hearing senses.  Then head to the Central Markets […]

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Guide Dogs SA Journey of Discovery | 22, 28 & 29 April 2016

[ April 22, 2016; April 28, 2016; April 29, 2016; ]
Take a journey of discovery about your sight and hearing at Guide Dogs SA this school holidays at Guide Dog SA’s  special sessions.
There will be nine interactive displays to challenge your senses. Suitable for children aged 7+ (must be accompanied by an adult) and only $6 per person (including adults).

Activities include:

Meet a gorgeous Guide Dog, play […]

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Humbug Scrub Easter Fundraiser | 28 Mar 2016

[ March 28, 2016; 10:00 am; 10:00 am; ]
Head to Humbug Scrub on Easter Monday for a special day with food, drinks and fun.
This is a major fundraiser for the sanctuary where you can enjoy yourself and help the animals.

Hand feed wallabies, emus and birrds, visit Annabel the koala and stroll through the beautiful bushland. There will be a treasure hunt for the […]

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Easter at the Zoo | Adelaide and Monarto Zoo | March 2016

[ March 25, 2016 to March 28, 2016. ]
Did you know that both Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Zoo are open right over the Easter Weekend?
The new Nature’s Playground has only been open for a few short months, but already is a major draw to Adelaide Zoo and with a four day weekend coming up, it’s a great time to head to the Zoo and […]

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Sand Sculptures in Adelaide | A Day at The Zoo – Sand Exhibition | Port Noarlunga |Apr & May 2016

[ April 16, 2016 to May 1, 2016. ]
Sand Sculpting Australia and the City of Onkaparinga presents – A Day at The Zoo, sand sculpture exhibition at Pt Noarlunga.
During the School Holidays, Saturday 16 April until Sunday 1 May 2016, Port Noarlunga will be transformed into a life sized sand zoo with over 270 tonnes of sand carved into life sized animal sand sculptures!

Go exploring through the sand pathways to spy […]

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Adelaide Zoo | It’s a great time to visit | Autumn 2016

Adelaide Zoo has long been a Play and Go favourite and right now is a fantastic time to visit!
We might not be quite past the possibility of 40 degree days just yet, but the weather is definitely getting a little cooler and late Summer into Autumn is a wonderful time to spend a whole day […]

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Wildlife Expo | Adelaide Showgrounds | 14 & 15 May 2016

[ May 14, 2016 to May 15, 2016. ]
Wildlife fun for the whole family!
The Wildlife Expo aims to showcase some incredible wildlife including reptiles, mammals, frogs, invertebrates, birds and lots more! It will also provide people the opportunity to buy a new pet, and give pet owners both old and new the chance to inspect and purchase the latest equipment on the market that […]

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Meet Trixie the Cow at Adelaide Botanic Garden | 19 Jan 2016

[ January 19, 2016; 11:00 am to 2:30 pm. ]
If you hear moo’ing at Adelaide Botanic Garden on Tuesday 19 January, don’t be alarmed – it’s just a real life cow, Trixie, saying g’day to visitors during the Garden’s School Holiday Program!
Trixie will be under the big tree next to the Garden’s City Crop between 11am and 2:30pm and children will be able to […]

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Nature’s Playground at Adelaide Zoo | Review

Nature’s Playground at the Adelaide Zoo – Review
Adelaide Zoo is one of our favourite Play and Go places to visit, and for kids there’s also the fabulous Nature’s Playground to enjoy too.
As you enter the Zoo, the Nature’s Playground is only a short walk from the entrance – just head to the left towards the Reptile […]

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