A new chapter is unfolding in the recovery of the Critically Endangered Mallee Emu-wren, with 26 birds in total over the past 3 years being successfully hatching and fledged at Monarto Safari Park. With 11 chicks fledging this past breeding…

Adelaide Zoo’s young Asian Small-clawed Otters branch out, embracing life on their own paws It’s a big day for a little otter family at Adelaide Zoo, with three Asian Small-clawed Otter siblings taking the next step in their journey –…

If you grew up watching cartoons, you might think porcupines can shoot their quills. But here at Monarto Safari Park, Native Species Supervisor Gemma is quick to set the record straight. “When a predator threatens them, they don’t fire their…

It has been a significant month for the Chimpanzee troop at Monarto Safari Park, with four birthdays celebrated across February. Today, Sandali reached an important milestone, turning 30, while young Hope recently marked her seventh birthday. Galatea, 27, and Gombe,…

“A moth will never know what a zebra finch hears in its song, a zebra finch will never feel the electric buzz of a black ghost knifefish, a knifefish will never see through the eyes of a mantis shrimp, a…

Monarto Safari Park is celebrating the next stage in integrating its Asian Elephant herd, with Permai and Tang Mo confidently sharing habitat space together without a soft fence for the first time. This milestone reflects a planned progression within a…

As Chinese New Year welcomes the Year of the Horse, Monarto Safari Park is marking a significant conservation milestone. It has been 20 years since the passing of Verita, a Przewalski’s Horse whose life helped change the fate of her…

Space, water and the right place to thrive This World Hippo Day, we’re celebrating the two Nile Hippos who call Monarto Safari Park home – mother Brindabella and her daughter Pansy. Their story is one shaped by space, water and…

A towering new arrival has stepped into the world at Monarto Safari Park, with nine-year-old Giraffe Scarlett welcoming her fourth calf this week. After what felt like a very long wait for keepers, Scarlett gave birth this week, marking another…

Seventeen tiny birds take flight in a giant leap for conservation in South Australia’s mallee In a landmark moment for Australian conservation, 17 captive-bred Mallee Emu-wrens have been released into the wild at a carefully selected mallee site in South…

Zoos SA has teamed up once again with long-time partner Peats Soil to launch Zoo Poo – a premium garden compost made using material collected from a variety of species at Monarto Safari Park. This nutrient-rich, organic blend offers a…

Asian Elephant Permai celebrates a year of settling in and getting to know fellow elephant Tang Mo It’s been one year since Asian Elephant Permai made the journey to her forever home at Monarto Safari Park from Perth Zoo, and…

Australian summer heat hits hard — even for animals. At Monarto Safari Park, staying cool becomes part of the daily routine. Giraffes turn sprinklers into playtime, a clever eland uses its horns to lift and smash an ice block, and…

Tucked among the treetops near the gibbon island, two very vocal residents are stealing the show. Meet Niran and Jars, Adelaide Zoo’s Siamang duo. Niran, the 36-year-old father, and his energetic 24-year-old son Jars are known for their close bond…

Plains-wanderer Chicks Hatch at Monarto Safari Park Tucked away in the quiet corners of Monarto Safari Park, a tiny, feathered drama has been playing out, and this time, it’s the dads taking centre stage. We’re thrilled to announce the hatching…

Adelaide Zoo has unveiled a very special new conservation aviary that offers purpose and renewed hope for one of Australia’s most endangered birds, the Orange-bellied Parrot. Bright, bold and barely larger than a budgie, this critically endangered species is one…

Santa Paws has made a very special Christmas Day stop at Adelaide Zoo, delighting animals big and small with festive enrichment. With a helping hand from Zoos SA’s volunteer BEEZA team – Behaviour and Environmental Enrichment of Zoo Animals –…

Adelaide Zoo is deeply saddened to share the loss of two much-loved members of its primate family – Adale and Jasiri, two Black-and-white Colobus monkeys whose bond, personalities and parenting touched the hearts of keepers and visitors alike. Adale, a…

As South Australia swelters through summer, the team at Adelaide Zoo is making sure its animals stay safe, comfortable – and even a little bit spoiled. “With the mercury set to climb to 39 degrees and beyond today, we take…

Once a victim of the illegal wildlife trade, a rescued African Spurred Tortoise is now front and centre of a new exhibition uncovering the global trafficking crisis – and it is time to name her. Running until 28 November, Wildlife…

Meet Adelaide Zoo’s Panda Pair: Yi Lan and Xing Qiu Adelaide Zoo’s Bamboo Forest is bursting with new life – and not just from the eucalyptus and bamboo. Meet Yi Lan and Xing Qiu, two playful and personality-packed Giant Pandas…

In a landmark moment for elephant welfare in Australia, Monarto Safari Park has welcomed 35-year-old bull Asian Elephant, Putra Mas, marking the final step in establishing the park’s founding elephant herd. The move signals a major milestone for elephant care…

Two-and-a-half-year-old Sumatran Tiger, Ketambe, is recovering well after undergoing surgery to remove a small intestinal obstruction caused by a piece of bone. Keepers noticed Ketambe was a little off his food and not his usual energetic self. After a couple…

Zoos South Australia is deeply saddened by the passing of Dame Jane Goodall – a pioneering scientist, conservationist, and global advocate for wildlife. Dr Goodall’s transformed the way the world understands primates and subsequently, ourselves. Through her revolutionary work with…

He’s cheeky, charming, and officially the oldest recorded Little Blue Penguin in Australia – today, Adelaide Zoo’s beloved Gordon is celebrating his 24th birthday. Gordon’s milestone places him well beyond the average lifespan for his species. In the wild, Little…

Zoos SA welcomes the announcement of a significant expansion to the Warrenben Conservation Park on Yorke Peninsula — a move that bolsters critical habitat for native species and strengthens the reach of the Marna Banggara project. The addition of nearly…

For the first time in more than 100 years, the Red-tailed Phascogale, a tiny, tree-dwelling carnivorous marsupial, is once again roaming the woodlands of far south-west New South Wales, thanks to a partnership between Zoos South Australia and Australian Wildlife…

Zoos SA today marks the next phase of the not-for-profit conservation charity’s evolution, as Elaine Bensted concludes her 12-year tenure at the helm and Dr Phil Ainsley formally steps into the role of Zoos SA Chief Executive. Dr Ainsley is…

We’re going to say it. ZAA Accreditation matters. After all, how can you tell what is a good zoo? One that prioritises animal welfare above all else? A quick and simple way is to look for the Zoo and Aquarium…

The wild is calling; and now it’s more accessible than ever. The pawfect partnership between Zoos SA and Variety SA has created an inclusive environment for all wild explorers across both animal experiences and onsite at Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park….

They may be three of the smallest animals at Zoos SA, but the Red-tailed Phascogale, Plains-wanderer and Mallee-emu Wren have marked huge milestones for their species this World Wildlife Day. At Adelaide Zoo, the dedicated keeping team are celebrating a…

Zoos SA has gone green to Reverse the Red! Today, 7 February, marks Reverse the Red Day, a global effort by zoos and aquariums to prevent species extinction and protect biodiversity. The annual event is hosted by the International Union…

One of Zoos SA’s priority conservation program partners is Wild Welfare, dedicated to improving welfare for wild animals living in human care by uniting animal welfare NGOs and captive wildlife facilities, such as zoos, aquariums and sanctuaries around the world….

Santa Paws has visited the animals at Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park, delivering festive goodies galore! With some help from Zoos SA’s volunteer BEEZA (Behaviour and Environmental Enrichment of Zoo Animals) elves, the furry, feathered and scaly residents ripped…

On the shortest day of the year the Zoos SA team are joining in global celebrations for the tallest species in the animal kingdom – it’s World Giraffe Day! To mark the spotty day, Adelaide Zoo giraffe keepers have big…

It’s the news that will have local historians in a tizz. After celebrating its 141st birthday last week, Adelaide Zoo today opened the doors of Minchin House, the original Directors’ home and announced it has renewed the license on the…

On Endangered Species Day, a day to inspire action to protect threatened species, Zoos SA is thrilled to announce new births of not one but two critically endangered species as part of conservation breeding programs. At Adelaide Zoo, keepers are…

There’s only one thing more likely to capture the attention of the animal loving public than a Red Panda – and that’s a Red Panda cub! Adelaide Zoo is therefore thrilled to share that plans are underway to breed its…

Every March 3 is United Nations World Wildlife Day – an annual celebration of wild animals and plants. This year, the theme is connecting people and planet: exploring digital innovation in wildlife conservation. Justine Partoon is the Animal Welfare Manager…

Double the celebration on international day of conservation optimism 7 February is the second Reverse the Red Day and Zoos SA is delighted to announce that there is cause for a double celebration with successful outcomes for two native conservation…

A project ten years in the making and involving ten tiny Mallee Emu-wrens has taken an unexpected but delightful twist. Keepers are agog at the arrival of three endangered and locally extinct Mallee Emu-wren chicks, the first ever thought to…

Here’s some news to sink your teeth into –a trio of primates across Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park have had a special trip to the dentist. Adelaide Zoo’s Mandrill, Tabah, was first in line to see veterinary dentist Dr…

Zoos SA is thrilled to announce the pitter patter of paws and hooves has grown with some special new arrivals across Monarto Safari Park and Adelaide Zoo. The team are celebrating not one but three births, highlighting the conservation charity’s…

So, Spotify’s global artist racked up 26.1 billion global streams this year. We see you Taylor Swift and we raise you – our Wild Wrap Up! We’ve connected thousands of people with nature, welcomed hundreds of special babies to the…

By Richard Evans To see how to use the Palm Oil Scan App click here It’s Orangutan Caring Week! Zoos SA app-eals for consumers to vote with their phones and wallets to help Puspa and Kluet’s wild cousins   Zoos SA is…

Monarto Safari Park is celebrating after winning two major awards at last night’s South Australian Tourism Awards, including the prestigious Major Tourist Attraction award and the Voter’s Choice award. Zoos SA’s Chief Executive, Elaine Bensted, said it was fantastic to…

We are roaring with excitement to share Monarto Safari Park and Adelaide Zoo are finalists in this year’s South Australian Tourism Awards! Monarto Safari Park is in the running for two awards: Major Tourist Attraction award Excellence in Accessible Tourism…

It’s tiny, only weighs the equivalent of four grapes and holds the key DNA needed to resurrect an extinct tiger. Today, on National Threatened Species Day, Zoos SA is celebrating the Tasmanian Tiger’s closest living relative, the Fat-tailed Dunnart. National…

Help us home elephants Zoos SA calls on South Aussies and all elephant lovers to help raise funds to home Asian Elephants at Monarto Safari Park as plans to build an amazing habitat for initially three Asian elephants are revealed!…

Four fuzzy Cheetah cubs and mum Kuishi have been spotted venturing out of the den for the first time, bringing the cub count to seven at Monarto Safari Park. Watch as Kuishi (pronounced coo-ish-ee) led her cubs into the outdoor…

Seven commercial flights landed in Adelaide last week with some unusual passengers – a group of tiny, critically endangered marsupials. Seventy-three brush-tailed bettongs were flown more than 2,000 kilometres from WA to a new home in Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park…

No matter if you’re a cub, pup or bub everyone loves spending time with the special mum in their lives! This is no exception for the species at Zoos SA, who have shared some adorable cuddly moments in the lead…

Zoos SA has celebrated World Wildlife Day today by making the big journey across two states to release 21 little locally-extinct Red-tailed Phascogales into the wild. The tiny mammals will be reintroduced tonight to Mallee Cliffs National Park in NSW…

Zoos SA is seeing red about the extinction of species and is going green on the first ever IUCN Reverse the Red Day! “When you visit Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park you’ll see the conservation status of a species…

Just in time for the festive season, Zoos SA’s conservation team has announced exciting new information has been discovered about critically-endangered species, the Kangaroo Island Dunnart. The discovery comes two years after the species lost around 96% of its habitat when…

Rolling up their sleeves and getting stuck in for conservation is nothing new to the staff and volunteers at Zoos SA but it is when their sleeves are rolled up for a tattoo! Some of Zoos SA’s plucky staff and volunteers ‘got inked…

Adelaide Zoo and sister site Monarto Safari Park have been named Plastic-Free Champions by Deputy Premier Susan Close, Minister for Climate, Environment & Water. Both Zoos SA sites were named Plastic Free Champions after eliminating key plastic items including straws,…

Zoos SA is celebrating after winning five awards at last night’s South Australian Tourism Awards, including the prestigious top gong for Major Tourist Attraction for Adelaide Zoo, Tourist Attractions for Monarto Safari Park, and the Voters’ Choice award. Speaking of…

Celebrating the amazing work of our Animal Health Department on Vet Nurse Day Who can resist a little puggle snuggle on a Friday? Adelaide Zoo would like to introduce you to its newest arrival, Kathari (cut-tree), which means ‘prickle’ in…

Spring is in the air with a stampede of little ones joining the Zoos SA family. At Monarto Safari Park, a second Przewalski’s Horse foal, emu and a third Plains Zebra foal were born over the past week. The new…

The Royal Zoological Society of South Australia is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen was a lover of animals, especially Corgis and horses, and was patron of London Zoo. We send our thoughts…

To mark National Threatened Species Day, Zoos SA has brought back the extinct Tasmanian Tiger, albeit in spirit. Keeper Meg Williams presented a keeper talk about the Tasmanian Tiger complete with a cardboard-constructed tiger made by the Zoos SA BEEZA…

Harrison Kent is an Adelaide University animal behaviour student and currently on a placement at Zoos SA. For National Threatened Species Day Harrison chose to write about the endangered Pygmy Bluetongue Lizard. The Pygmy Bluetongue Lizard is an amazing little…

Warm your heart with Zoos SA’s EOFY appeal Frosty mornings across the state this week have not only been felt by humans but also by the animals at Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park! After the city recorded its coldest…

An adorable bettong joey has bounced his way into the hearts of Adelaide Zoo keepers and brought hope for his critically-endangered species. Keepers were delighted to spot the little Brush-tailed Bettong in the pouch of five-year-old Truffles last month. Now…

Keepers at Adelaide Zoo have revealed they’ve had their hands full hand-raising a tiny Warru joey. When the male Black-flanked Rock-wallaby arrived in early April, he weighed just 250g (the same as a cup of sugar) and was only starting…

As the Royal Zoological Society of South Australia (more commonly known as Zoos SA) we would like to honour the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II and congratulate her on 70 years on the throne. To mark this…

Zoos SA is egg-static to share that six tiny Western Swamp Tortoises have hatched at Adelaide Zoo. The egg-citing news comes just in time for the Easter long weekend, with two egg-themed conservation trails at both Adelaide Zoo and Monarto…

Fourteen locally extinct Red-tailed phascogales have been reintroduced to Mallee Cliffs National Park in western New South Wales this week in a partnership between Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC), the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service and Zoos SA. The 12…

World-renowned and globally-loved ethologist Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE Founder, the Jane Goodall Institute & UN Messenger of Peace has sent a very special birthday video message to Monarto Safari Park to celebrate Chimpanzee Hope’s third birthday. Keepers at Monarto Safari…

After the discovery of a female Kangaroo Island dunnart and her pouch full of babies, Zoos SA is excited to announce that two years on from the bushfires, there’s more exciting news for the endangered species. A further six healthy…

Exciting news from Kangaroo Island where conservation teams have discovered a female dunnart with jelly-bean sized babies. The successful capture was made on the first night of trapping which took the team completely by surprise. The female Kangaroo Island dunnart…

Zoos SA’s wellness program is well underway – meditate with monkeys, greendesk with the gibbons and ramble near the rhinos…   As Adelaide’s Wellfest launches and World Mental Health Month is in full swing, Zoos SA is inviting members, visitors,…

Happy Father’s Day to all the people who play a father-like figure in our lives. Let’s take a look at some species with great dads. Perhaps you’ll see these species on your next visit to Monarto Safari Park and Adelaide…

Prancing Pony Brewery has joined forces with Zoos SA to highlight conservation programs of species that are endangered or, in the case of the Przewalski’s Horse, just a trot away from extinction. Rarely Tame lager which goes on sale from…

At Zoos SA, the welfare of our animals is our top priority. And with over 3,000 animals across 300 species, taking into consideration every individual’s needs is no small task. As different as African Lions are to Western Swamp Tortoises,…

Due to direction from the SA government, both Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park will close from 19 July 2021 until 29 July 2021. The level 4 internal restrictions will be operation from midnight 19 July in response to the…

Adelaide Zoo is excited to announce that Mishry, a two-year-old Red Panda, has moved into the Bamboo Forest exhibit at Adelaide Zoo. “Mishry arrived on the 13th April from Tarongo Zoo. She spent four weeks in quarantine and has now…

As the Chief Executive of Zoos South Australia, you might be surprised to learn that I wish there was no need for zoos. In a perfect world, species would roam free without threat from poachers, deforestation, the illegal pet trade…

Zoos SA announces Mossop Construction + Interiors as appointed builder for Monarto Safari Park Visitor Centre as Deputy Prime Minister, Premier and officials inspect build so far… Construction work has officially begun on the new Visitor Centre at Monarto Safari…

To mark the New Year, Zoos SA has released its five conservation wishes for 2021… “As a conservation charity we have a number of conservation wishes for 2021. Despite everything 2020 has thrown at us, we continued to work tirelessly…

Christmas has come early for the animals at both Zoos SA’s sites which were treated to a delivery of Christmas presents filled with enriching foods and fun. “Both our sites are open 365 days a year including Christmas Day, so we…

We’re delighted to announce that due to the easing of SA Health’s Circuit Breaker restrictions both Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park will reopen to the public on Monday 23 November 2020 at 9:30am. While both sites will be reopening,…

Friends, we’re closing our doors again. In response to yesterday’s announcement from SA Health and the State Government, Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park will be closed to the public from 5pm today for the next 6 days and until…

No less than 40 Greater Stick-nest Rats have been released into the wild after being bred at Monarto Safari Park and Adelaide Zoo as part of a vital conservation program. Now we know what some of you might be thinking:…

Look out, Scott Cam – there are some new construction masters in town! Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park recently welcomed 30 wild Greater Stick-nest Rats to the family as part of a conservation program working to save their species….

To mark National Threatened Species Day, Zoos SA has announced the safe arrival and quarantine of six critically endangered and genetically unique captive-bred Plains-wanderer birds from Victoria’s Werribee Open Range Zoo. The Plains Wanderer birds are listed in first position…

Nearly 13 weeks since it closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Adelaide Zoo is excited to announce that it will reopen its gates on Monday, 22 June 2020 reuniting animals with animal and conservation lovers. Monarto Safari Park will open…

Dr David John Schultz receives Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in Queen’s Birthday Honours for ‘Significant service to veterinary medicine, to zoological societies, and to philanthropy’.  After 54 years of dedicated service to the veterinary care, wellbeing, conservation…

Today is World Environment Day – the most renowned day for environmental action. This year’s theme is biodiversity – a concern that is both urgent and existential. While there’s no denying that nature is sending us messages that we can’t…

We thought we’d give you an update from Kangaroo Island where our veterinary team continue to assist and work alongside other agencies on site at the KI Wildlife Park (Parndana). Di Hakof, Zoos SA’s wonderful AHC Manager, reported back to…

As a conservation charity, one of the most rewarding parts of our job is telling our community about the amazing things they’ve helped us accomplish. That’s why we’re launching monthly ‘Impact Updates’ so that you can read all about the ways…

Hahndorf’s Ambleside Distillers is to sell a limited 600 bottles of Kifaru Gin with all profits going to rhino conservation and the recovery and rehabilitation of bushfire affected wildlife via Zoos SA. “We are very happy to be working once…

Ecologists estimate we’ve lost over one billion Australian animals – mammals, birds and reptiles – since the catastrophic blazes gripping the country began, with untold others sick, injured, suffering and displaced. The animals that have survived now face a tough time ahead,…

It’s Christmas, friends! The year is almost over and we’d like to say a huge thank you to our incredible wild family for helping us connect more people than ever before to nature and continue to save amazing species from…

Aonika the 43-year-old Aldabra Giant Tortoise getting a bubble bath. A 20-minute-old newborn giraffe taking its first, wobbly steps. A colony of adorable Little Penguins enjoying their fishy lunch. What do these fun and fascinating scenes have in common? They…

Adelaide Zoo resident Rambo the Brush-tailed Bettong mingled with VIPs at a very important conservation launch on Wednesday. The adorable ambassador represented his critically-endangered species at the official launch of a crucial predator-management fence on the Yorke Peninsula, the first…

Monarto Safari Park is mourning the tragic loss of our 11-month-old Southern White Rhino calf, Imani, who sadly passed away on Monday, 21 October 2019. While the cause of death is yet to be fully diagnosed, preliminary analysis indicates some…

To celebrate International Zookeeper Day we asked some of our wonderful keepers to share their stories of how they came to work at Zoos SA What qualifications and experience do you need to become a zoo keeper? It’s a question…

Mums, Dads, grandparents and carers state-wide will throw their arms up in delight as Adelaide Zoo opens its brand new, Variety Children’s Zoo – perfectly timed to coincide with the start of the school holidays! The Variety Children’s Zoo, which…

Monarto Zoo: private investor will build and operate a five-star luxury resort and glamping facilities as part of a multi-million dollar expansion. This exciting $40 million expansion will transform Monarto Zoo into the world’s largest safari experience outside of Africa…

Pet owners will now have the expertise of a zookeeper at the tip of their fingers thanks to Zoos South Australia’s new online animal welfare tool. To mark National Science Week, we are pleased to launch our Animal Welfare Tool…

It’s no secret that plastic is wreaking havoc on our wildlife. We’re sure you’ve heard the horrifying statistics: 95% of packaging is discarded after a single use; 85% of Australian seabirds are affected by plastic pollution; by 2050 the ocean…

Federal Minister for the Environment Sussan Ley, Threatened Species Commissioner Dr Sally Box and Federal Member for Barker Tony Pasin visited Monarto Safari Park today to mark the announcement of a very successful year in cockatoo conservation. The South Eastern…

Zoos South Australia is pleased to announce the next exciting step in bringing our Southern White Rhino sanctuary to life is complete! This week, our partner The Australian Rhino Project (TARP) signed an agreement with accredited sanctuary and rhino orphanage…

From tiny Pygmy Marmosets to the enormously lofty Giraffe, what’s something we have in common with every living creature on this planet? Plants. We see them, eat them and use them every day – often without even thinking about it….

This World Turtle Day, Zoos South Australia is proud to announce nine critically-endangered tortoises have hatched at Adelaide Zoo – a record breaking number! The hatchlings – measuring smaller than a 50 cent coin and weighing in at only 30…

It’s official – Monarto Safari Park’s exciting new precinct Wild Africa has its very first resident! Zoos SA is pleased to announce Southern White Rhino Ibutho was successfully transported in early February to the Wild Africa development at Monarto Safari…

Zoos SA is proud to be among a number of organisations that have joined forces to develop and deliver the Great Southern Ark: the Rewilding of Southern Yorke Peninsula landscape recovery project. The group, comprising the Australian Government, Department for…