Your members’ guide to all things Zoos SA.
Welcome to the latest edition of Zoo Times.
We’re excited to bring our member magazine into a new digital format, making it easier than ever to stay connected with everything happening across Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park, wherever you are.
Inside, you’ll find details on upcoming Member Mornings, offering exclusive opportunities to experience the zoo before it opens to the public, along with the launch of our annual Member Photography Competition. We also explore how you can support local wildlife by creating a butterfly-friendly garden at home and have included downloadable games and activities to keep the young conservationists in your family engaged between zoo visits.
Whether you’re visiting our sites, helping wildlife thrive in your own backyard, or following our conservation stories from home, thank you for being part of the Zoos SA community. Your membership makes a real difference, and we hope you enjoy this new chapter of Zoo Times.
– Dr Phil Ainsley
Planning a visit to Monarto Safari Park? Download our handy Elephant Spotter’s Guide to help you identify each member of our Asian elephant herd. Learn the simple differences between each elephant and see if you can spot them all during your next visit. It’s the perfect companion to make your elephant experience even more memorable.
Go behind the scenes with our exclusive five-part video series and experience the extraordinary journey of bringing the Asian elephants to Monarto Safari Park. From planning and habitat construction to the incredible transport operation and the elephants’ first moments in their new home, discover the people, passion and dedication behind one of the biggest projects in Zoos SA’s history.
Beat the crowds and experience Adelaide Zoo at one of the most magical times of the day!
Join us for Member Mornings on the third Sunday of every month, with exclusive access from 8:30–9:30 am. Watch as animals make their way into their habitats and begin their day before the zoo opens to the public. With peaceful pathways, beautiful botanicals and incredible animal moments and a little extra time to explore, it’s the perfect way to make the most of your Zoos SA membership.
Upcoming:
Sunday 16th August, Sunday 20th September, Sunday 18th October
Winter is the perfect time to plan for a garden full of life. By planting a few butterfly-friendly flowers and native species now, you can create a welcoming habitat that provides food and shelter for butterflies and other important pollinators year-round.
Discover simple, practical tips to turn your backyard into a thriving conservation space and make a real difference for local wildlife, right from home!
Have you captured a wildlife moment in the last year worthy of our 2027 Zoo Times Member Calendar? Whether it’s a playful primate, a majestic giraffe, a memorable keeper talk or your favourite moment at Adelaide Zoo or Monarto Safari Park, we’d love to see it.
Enter for your chance to win one of three great prizes and have your photography featured in the 2027 Zoo Times Member Calendar.
Bring the magic of Adelaide Zoo home! Download your own printable game board, choose from 5 amazing animal game pieces, and enjoy a game that’s quick to learn, fun to play, and perfect for the whole family.
Embark on a Monarto Safari Park adventure at home! Download your printable safari game board, choose from 5 iconic species game pieces, and journey around the park as if you’re riding the iconic Zu-Loop Bus.
Download our Monarto Safari Park Colour Pack and bring the safari to life at home! Featuring 3 amazing designs, each hand-illustrated by one of our talented Zoos SA keepers. Perfect for animal lovers of all ages.
Can you find them all? Put your skills to the test with our Monarto Safari Park Find-a-Word, featuring 8 safari-themed words to uncover.
Get connecting with three fun dot-to-dot activities! Complete a Zebra, Cheetah and Giraffe, then bring them to life with your favourite colours.
Adelaide Zoo was thrilled to welcome AFL stars Taylor Walker and Connor Rozee for a special member-exclusive morning following Showdown 59.
Members enjoyed exclusive early access to the zoo, the opportunity to meet both players, collect autographs, snap photos and experience the excitement before spending the rest of the day exploring Adelaide Zoo.
Keep an eye out for more exclusive member events, exciting competitions and unforgettable opportunities coming soon as part of your Zoos SA membership!
Adelaide Zoo’s newest resident is top-tapir material!
Two-year-old male Brazilian Tapir, Hinti, arrived from Magdeburg Zoo in Germany earlier this month, made possible by a generous donation.
Team Leader of Veterinary Nursing, Bec Probert, said the trunk-tastic tapir is now undertaking a mandatory quarantine period in the Animal Health Centre.
Find out more about Hinti’s arrival, the important conservation work behind Brazilian Tapirs, and what comes next for Adelaide Zoo’s newest resident.
Your membership already gets you through the gates, so now’s the perfect time to bring the grandkids, nieces, nephews or family friends along too. During August, any child aged 14 years and under receives FREE entry to celebrate the Giant Pandas’ birthdays.
Visit Yi Lan and Xing Qiu and discover almost 200 other incredible species from around Australia and the world. Plus, experience the brand new Wild Explore VR Experience in the Panda Shop. Don’t miss the Teddy Bears’ Picnic on Saturday, 30 August, to wrap up a month of birthday celebrations!
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