Adelaide Zoo is home to more than 2,500 animals and 250 species of exotic and native mammals, birds, reptiles and fish exhibited over eight hectares of magnificent botanic surroundings. Opened to …
Adelaide Zoo is home to more than 2,500 animals and 250 species of exotic and native mammals, birds, reptiles and fish exhibited over eight hectares of magnificent botanic surroundings. Opened to the public in 1883, Adelaide Zoo is the second oldest zoo in the nation and represents a significant part of South Australia’s heritage and social history. It is also the only major metropolitan zoo in Australia to be owned and operated by a conservation charity, Zoos SA. It’s a relaxing green city oasis and vibrant sanctuary full of diversity, colour and unique things to see and do. It offers an intimate zoo experience speckled with elements of curiosity, fantasy, fun and surprise.
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Mar 11, 2025
What a disgusting zoo. Hardly any animals. The enclosures are a mess, dirt and overgrown weeds and grass. The animals still left should be moved to a cleaner and better looked after zooFull review by nefer14
Mar 10, 2025
We visited Monarto Safari Park on Saturday 8/3/2025to experience the Lion 360 which we had etickets for. After some initial confusion as to where we were directed to go we did the circuit on the bu…Full review by pamaha82
Mar 2, 2025
The zoo itself is lovely but where are all the animals? Hardly any big animals to see, my 4-year-old was very bored and so was i, maybe I'm comparing the zoo to the old days when i was a kid, Disapp…Full review by jules t
Can you get one-year card from the gate? And when is the best time of the day to visit as when animals are active and responsive?
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you can purchase a card for Adelaide zoo. or Monarto zoo each or a 2 zoo pass which is cheaper than buying 2 separate zoo passes. I always say go first thing in the morning as it …
you can purchase a card for Adelaide zoo. or Monarto zoo each or a 2 zoo pass which is cheaper than buying 2 separate zoo passes. I always say go first thing in the morning as it takes time to get all around the Adelaide zoo. wear good comfortable shoes. spring is the best time of year to go for our weather but if going in summer definitely in the morning for your own comfort and the animals as well.
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