Zoos SA
Zoos SA is a non-government conservation charity, every visit, adoption, donation and ticket helps to save species from extinction.

Zoos South Australia is the only not-for-profit metropolitan zoo in Australia that is not government owned and operated. We provide conservation education, as well as supporting and conducting many conservation, breeding and research programs. As part of our conservation efforts we run Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park.

Zoos act as windows into the natural world and provide a platform for discovery, learning and enjoyment through an interaction with wildlife.

To fund our vital conservation work, care for our animals, and provide visitors with a unique wildlife experience, we rely on a set of diverse income streams including admissions, membership, animal adoption, animal close encounters, corporate sponsorship, bequests, donations and some Federal and State Government grants.

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For all media inquiries, please contact Public Relations via email.

Commercial filming and photography fee is from $400 per hour or $4,000 per day plus GST.

  • Additional fees for specific requirements may apply.
  • Fees may not be charged if Zoos South Australia (Zoos SA) is highlighted or mentioned in the editorial/script.
  • Fees may be negotiable if the filming/photography is for educational purposes.

Conditions of filming:
1. (a) The Zoos SA reserves at its absolute discretion the right to refuse permission for photography on its premises.
(b) The Zoos SA reserves the right to refuse permission for photography which in its opinion may be in bad taste and/or damage the reputation of the organisation, its staff, volunteers and members.

2. Animals must not be unduly disturbed or distressed in order to obtain preferred positions or special effects.  Neither must they be handled by any person except under the supervision of a senior Zoo officer.

3.  Filming must not interfere with normal Zoo working nor cause inconvenience to the public.

4. Damage to property of the Zoos SA or any member of the public present upon the Zoo premises which is caused by the Hirer or his Servants or Agents will in every case be the responsibility of the Hirer and will be compensated for entirely by him.

5. The Hirer and their Agents enter upon the premises of Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park entirely at their own risk and the Zoos SA is not responsible for injury to the person or damage to the property of the Hirer or Agents whether caused by the negligence of the Zoos SA or its Agents otherwise.

6.  In the event of personal injury being incurred by others than the animal attendant, the Hirer must accept full responsibility.  Veterinary fees resulting from injury to any animals is the Hirers expense and in the case of animal death, compensation to be paid at animal replacement value.

7.  Payment will be made within 30 days of receipt of official the Zoos SA account.

8.  No commercial/major filming is undertaken during any high visitation period, unless urgent and in that case each request will be assessed prior to approval.

9. The Zoos SA may waive part or all of the above fees if it considers there is an overriding benefit. Such cases may include proposals with a strong educational or conservation focus, or proposals with a promotional or other benefit for the Zoos SA. The waiving of fees is entirely at the discretion of Zoos SA.

For more information please contact Public Relations for further information.

Personal photography is permitted at Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park without prior approval. Commercial photography is not allowed without prior approval and may incur a fee. Please contact Public Relations to discuss your request.

Images are available on request and must be credited to Zoos South Australia. Use of images for commercial purposes may incur a fee. To request an image please contact Public Relations.

We encourage students to engage with our staff and volunteers, remarkable animal residents and conservation achievements. Zoos provide an excellent backdrop for student curriculum-based photography and film projects, often based on some of the world’s most endangered creatures’ physical and psychological needs, including threats and opportunities for conservation. Student projects about wildlife can be a powerful way of communicating the importance of animal and habitat preservation to their peers and local community.

Students are most welcome to visit Adelaide or Monarto Safari Park to complete education projects (please contact the Zoos SA Zoo Learning department to enquire about reduced rates for educational purposes). Photography and filming of animals is acceptable from the front of animal enclosures. Modern exhibit design allows for close contact with countless animal species in a semi-natural environment.

Please note: No Go Pro/Selfie sticks, boom microphones and lighting equipment is permitted to be used without prior approval.

Should you wish to experience or document an off-limits area of the zoo there are several behind the scenes Animal Experiences available.

Please be respectful of staff and animals at all times. For full terms and conditions click here.

Due to animal care and existing media commitments, zoo keepers and other zoo staff are not available to contribute to your research project or participate in your photography or film projects.

About Zoos SA

Zoos SA is a not-for-profit conservation charity that exists to connect people with nature and save species from extinction. Zoos SA acknowledges the Country on which we stand always was, and always will be, Aboriginal land and we pay our deepest respect and gratitude to Kaurna (Adelaide Zoo) and Ngarrindjeri (Monarto Safari Park) Elders, past, present and emerging. We undertake critical conservation work throughout Australia and acknowledge the traditional custodians of these lands.

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