Let your imagination run wild at Monarto Zoo these school holidays as they celebrate mythical creatures! Have fun with the weird and wonderful while you visit and learn more about the zoo’s real residents. The fantastical fun includes a specially-themed activity trail, magic shows, music shows, arts and crafts, roving entertainment and extra keeper presentations. For an extra special treat the popular Wizz Mix Spectacular will perform at the zoo on Saturday 20 April. Don’t forget to visit the many adorable new additions to the Monarto Zoo family – a baby rhino, chimp, hyena, zebra and cheetah cubs including their latest arrivals a bongo and six adult meerkats.
♥ Roving Mythical Characters | Daily at various times (excluding 13 April and 28 April)
Discover some mythical creatures roving the zoo these school holidays!
♥ Create your own Creature | All Day, Every Day
To begin your adventure exploring the legendary and creating your own creature, collect a copy of your trail from the zoo entrance. It promises to be a fun way for the kids to learn all about our zoo residents. Leave your entry at the Visitor Centre for your chance to win a family pass for our behind the scenes Giraffe Safari encounter, family Two Zoos Pass or Family Pass to Adelaide Zoo.
♥ Children’s Arts and Crafts | Daily 10.30am – 12.30pm
- Weekdays: Fairy and wizard wand making, butterfly craft and masquerade mask making
- Weekends: BEEZA (Behavioural & Environmental Enrichment for Zoo Animals) making
♥ Children’s Show | Daily excluding 13 April 27 and 28 April 1pm – 1.30pm
- Weekdays: Music show including singing, dancing, instrument play, puppetry, bubble making, fairies, butterflies and wizards
- Weekends: Magic show featuring Merlin The Magician
PLUS Monarto Zoo is excited to present the very popular Wizz Mix Spectacular on Saturday 20th April at 1pm as an extra special treat for visitors. The Wizz Mix show is a fresh-new fantastic, fun filled variety show for everybody. Featuring Interactive Song & Dances, Magic, Puppetry & Ventriloquism.
♥ Face Painting (small fee applies) | Daily
- 10am – 3pm weekends
- 11am – 2pm weekdays
♥ Kids Corner
Have you tried the Zoo Switch website? Get creative and build your own mythical creature online. Download and print a copy of the mythical creatures trail and bring it with you when you visit to begin your adventure.
What: Let Your Imagination Run Wild | Monarto Zoo
When: April 2013 School Holidays
Where: Monarto Zoo (see directions here)
Who: Ideal for Primary School Ages
Click here for more information. You can read about Play & Go’s Monarto Adventure here.
At Play & Go Adelaide we make every effort to provide accurate information to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. We recommend confirming times, dates and details directly before making any plans as all details are subject to change.
