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School Holidays at the Adelaide Zoo | 13-28 Apr 2024

[ April 13, 2024 to April 28, 2024. ]
Wild Beginnings at the Adelaide Zoo this April.
Did you know that giraffe calves can stand and walk within just a few hours of being born, or that Sumatran Tigers are born with a special covering over their eyes, kind of a like a blanket, to protect them?

During the April school holidays, explore the wild world […]

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Hop into Adelaide Zoo this Easter | 29 Mar -1 Apr 2024

[ 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 […]

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Zoo Nights at Adelaide Zoo | Jan 2024

[ 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 […]

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Adelaide Zoo Welcomes Assistance Dogs

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 […]

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Halloween at the Adelaide Zoo | 27 Oct 2023

[ October 27, 2023; ]
Adelaide Zoo’s freaky family event ‘Boo at the Zoo’ is back this Halloween
Calling all ghosts, ghouls and goblins! Join the Adelaide Zoo if you dare for a Halloween scare at their annual spooktacular after hours event.
Book your Boo at the Zoo adventure on Friday 27 October for a frightfully-fun night of entertainment.

Dress up in bewitching costumes […]

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Teddy Bears’ Picnic | Adelaide Zoo | 27 Aug 2023

[ August 27, 2023; ]
Teddy Bears’ Picnic at the Adelaide Zoo
Take the kids and their favourite teddy along for a bear-y exciting birthday bash with Adelaide Zoo’s black-and-white duo.
Pack your picnic rug and your favourite teddy bear for a furry family day out to celebrate Wang Wang and Fu Ni. Setup a sunny picnic spot, and share a giggle […]

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Relaxed Zoo Mornings & Afternoons | Adelaide Zoo

[ 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 […]

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Adelaide Zoo | Visiting the Zoo with Kids | Review

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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 […]

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Party Animals | Adelaide Zoo Birthday Parties

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 […]

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Animal Experiences | Adelaide Zoo & Monarto Safari Park

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 […]

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Adelaide Zoo A to Zoo session review by Susannah Marks

A to Zoo Program at the Adelaide Zoo | Review

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 […]

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Adelaide Zoo’s Variety Children’s Zoo | Review

[ 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, […]

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Variety Children’s Zoo | Adelaide Zoo | Opening 28 Sep 2019

[ September 28, 2019; ]
Variety Children’s Zoo to open in time for October school holidays!
Adelaide Zoo’s new Variety Children’s Zoo will open on Saturday, 28 September 2019 and is set to be 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 […]

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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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