[ September 28, 2024 to October 13, 2024. ]
Discover Animal Superpowers at Adelaide Zoo during the October school holidays.
Think superman is fast? Wait until you meet the Sumatran Tiger. With night vision six times better than a human’s, the tiger prowls through the darkness like a true superhero. Nature is full of surprises and many animals have adapted through time to have their […]
[ September 8, 2024; ]
Bounce in to celebrate the beautiful bilbies at Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park, and collect a free Melba’s Chocolate Bilby*.
National Bilby day is the second Sunday in September. Every visit to Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park contributes to the vital breeding program working to save this adorable species, with over 90 bilbies so […]
[ October 25, 2024; ]
Adelaide Zoo’s freaky family event ‘Boo at the Zoo’ is back this Halloween!
Calling all ghosts, ghouls and gremlins! Book your Boo at the Zoo adventure for a frightfully-fun night of entertainment. Dress up in bewitching costumes and stop for a snap at the spooky decorations littered throughout the zoo. Fill up your treat bag along […]
Zoos SA has announced the names of the two new black and white bears that will soon be heading to Adelaide Zoo!
South Australia’s new Giant Panda pair, Xing Qiu and Yi Lan, will arrive at Adelaide Zoo later in the year.
At the 2024 Teddy Bears’ Picnic, Zoos SA shared the names of the two new […]
[ August 24, 2024 to August 25, 2024. ]
Giant farewell for pandas Wang Wang and Fu Ni at Adelaide Zoo.
A ‘beary’ special two-day Teddy Bears’ Picnic will be held in August to farewell Adelaide Zoo’s panda pair, Wang Wang and Fu Ni.
After calling the zoo home for 15 years, the black-and-white duo will return to their homeland in China later this year. The […]
[ March 29, 2024 to April 1, 2024. ]
Hop into Adelaide Zoo this Easter!
The Adelaide Zoo is open all Easter weekend, including public holidays. Bounce in with the family, friends or your someone special to help them celebrate Australia’s very own native ‘Easter Bunny’ – the beloved but threatened Greater Bilby!
This adorable little marsupial is a symbol of hope for native wildlife, and […]
[ January 5, 2024; January 12, 2024; January 19, 2024; ]
Zoo Nights at Adelaide Zoo this Summer for 3 nights only.
Experience sundown at the Zoo surrounded by the evening calls of the animals.
Soak up summer nights surrounded by the evening calls of the Siamangs or throaty huffs of the lions, right in the heart of the city.
Take a moment to unwind after work, drop in […]
Adelaide Zoo Welcomes Assistance Dogs for the first time.
It’s the start of a new era as Assistance Dogs are welcomed through the gates of Adelaide Zoo for the first time, opening up a world of wild experiences to visitors from near and far who are supported by accredited Assistance Dogs.
Partnering with See Differently (formerly Royal […]
[ April 15, 2023; July 15, 2023; October 21, 2023; ]
Adelaide Zoo’s Relaxed Zoo Mornings will extend to weekly afternoon sessions thanks to extra support from the South Australian Government.
During a Relaxed Zoo Morning experience, the zoo’s gates open earlier with reduced human noises on site to ensure a quieter and calmer environment for the autism and autistic community.
The experience is held quarterly on the […]
Adelaide Zoo
The Adelaide Zoo is one of South Australia’s major tourist attractions and a must-visit destination for families with children of all ages. Situated within a 15 minute walk of the City of Adelaide, the Zoo is located alongside the beautiful Botanic Park and Adelaide Botanic Garden.
Young children take absolute delight in visiting the zoo, their excitement […]
Is your kid a party animal? Check out the party packages at the Adelaide Zoo.
Adelaide Zoo parties can be booked on any day of the week, including school holidays. Party packages are available for children aged 4-14 and what’s more, each party goer will have all day entry to the zoo! Stay and explore the […]
Animal Experiences at Adelaide Zoo & Monarto Safari Park
Editor’s Note: It has been announced that due to the escalating impact of COVID-19 it is necessary for Adelaide Zoo (and Monarto Safari Park) to temporarily close their doors from 5pm, 25 March 2020.
In response to the current situation:
Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park will be closed […]
Adelaide Zoo’s A to Zoo Program – Review
Review by Susannah Marks
Adelaide Zoo’s A to Zoo program is designed for children aged 2 -4 years and their parents/caregivers. It aims to deliver a high quality preschool programme which fosters a love of learning and an appreciation for the natural world. Each week children learn about a different […]
[ 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, […]
[ 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 […]
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 […]
