You can drive from the front entrance gate to the car park near the Visitor Centre, passing several exhibits and look-out points along the way. To access the greater Zoo you need to catch the next available Zu-loop Shuttle unless prior arrangements have been made for pre-booked group bookings in your own bus.

No, but you can bring you own picnic to enjoy at the sheltered picnic areas near the Visitor Centre, a fully licensed café is also available to purchase coffee, lunch and light snacks.

There are a number of ways to experience the Zoo including pre-booked Safari Tours for groups, Zu-Loop Shuttle and by foot via the walking track network.

There are several tour options available for pre-booked groups of 22 or more, ranging from 1 to 1.5 hours.   We recommend calling our visitor centre to discuss options and packages.

Zu-loop Shuttles to the wildlife viewing platforms depart the Visitor Centre at regular intervals, but some waiting periods can be experienced on busy days. During these times we recommend visitors explore the walking tracks, enjoy lunch or coffee in the Café, browse the visitor centre and gift shop or make the short walk to the Meerkats and Yellow Footed Rock Wallaby and Chimp enclosures.

From Adelaide take the Monarto exit off the South Eastern Freeway to the Princes Highway and follow the signs.

From the East take the Murray Bridge exit off the South Eastern Freeway to the Princes Highway and follow the signs.

For those visitors who prefer not to drive to the Zoo, please contact the Murray Bridge Passenger Service for details of bus travel from Adelaide departing from the Central Bus Station (Mon-Sat) Ph 08 8415 5579

There is lots to do at the zoo,  walking tracks, keeper talks throughout the day Zu-loop shuttles to the wildlife viewing platforms.  You can easily spend a whole day  with the variety of activities available.

Bookings are required for all Safari Tours (available for groups of 22 or more).  We recommend calling the Visitor Centre to discus options and pricing.  Bookings must be received at least 2 weeks in advance.

Zu-loop shuttles to wildlife viewing platforms depart at regular intervals and operate as a hop on hop off service.  There is no need to book.

You are welcome to bring your own picnic to the park and shaded picnic areas are available. Food is not allowed on the buses. Barbecue facilities are not currently available.

We have a large range of animals from Asia, African, Sri Lanka, India, North America, Sahara Desert and Australia, including free range emus and Kangaroos.

Find out more about our animals.

There are a variety of activities in the park. Behind the Scenes Tours (for an extra cost) can be booked prior to your arrival and include Meet our Cheetah, Lions, Rhino and Working With Wildlife (being a zoo keeper for the day).

• Camel rides are available on weekends and school holidays (fee applies).
• Keeper talks are scheduled daily and can be accessed via the walking tracks or Zu-loop shuttle service.
• Walking tracks will lead you to a number of the exhibits and range in length from 20 to 90 minutes.
• View the Yellow Footed Rock Wallaby at their walk through exhibit
• View the Meerkat exhibit at the Visitor Centre.

Please note that due to weather or animal management considerations, some talks may be cancelled without notice.  We apologise for any inconvenience.

Yes we have a lovely function centre out at the waterhole called the Pavilion and is available for weddings, events, birthdays and special occasions.

Find out more about planning a function at Monarto.

The guided bus tours where visitors are able to view the animals close up and learn about the animals as they complete the tour.

• Keeper talks
  • Giraffe ( Feed the giraffe)
  • Rhino (Pat the rhino).
• Self guided walks.
• Meet the cheetah
• Working with wildlife
• Meet the lions.

The animals will be sleepier during hot weather but still active during the colder months as they still need to graze and keep on the move.

Yes they are located at the visitor centre and at each of the platforms at the Waterhole and the Rhino Boma.

The zoo is open everyday of the year.  The zoo may close for public safety when the temperature exceeds 40 degrees.  If the Park does close, public announcements are made via the local radio stations.  It would be advisable to phone the Park prior to visiting on these days to confirm opening/closing status.

Your entrance fee includes access to the Zu-loop shuttle, walking tracks, wildlife viewing platforms and keeper talks.  Safari bus tours are available for groups and we require a booking at least 2 weeks in advance (fees apply).

All our animals have special dietary requirements that require close monitoring, so feeding of animals is not permitted.

Unfortunately not, but touch tables are available within the Visitor Centre where you can experience the sensation of a variety of skins, bones and antlers.