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 the end of 19 July 2021 until further notice. The level 4 internal restrictions will be operation from midnight 19 July in response…

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…

What’s better than one litter of newborn meerkat pups? Two litters, of course! What’s better than one litter of newborn meerkat pups? Two litters, of course! Zoos SA is in celebration mode thanks to the birth of nine little meerkat…

Adelaide Zoo has been crowned South Australia’s Major Tourist Attraction of the year for the second time at the South Australian Tourism Awards. Adelaide Zoo also received bronze in the Excellence in Accessible Tourism category. Held at the Adelaide Convention…

Zoos SA is proud to mark National Threatened Species Day with the hatching of eight critically endangered Western Swamp Tortoises. The now four-month old hatchlings are smaller than a 50 cent coin in size, weighing between 30 and 60 grams,…

It’s all smiles and celebrations here at Adelaide Zoo thanks to the birth of a beautiful baby Hamadryas Baboon! Arriving in the early hours on Saturday morning, August 25, this adorable infant was born to parents Chappi and Horus. Adelaide…

Monarto and Adelaide Zoo’s gorgeous giraffes are asking for your help today to make a difference this World Giraffe Day. Sadly, wild giraffe populations have plummeted by 40 per cent over the last 30 years. It is estimated there are…

We’re thrilled to share the news this year’s Zoos SA Rhino Gala raised more than $180,000 for rhino conservation. These valuable funds will go a long way in helping us build a rhino management and quarantine facility, putting us one step…

‘Awwws’ are ringing loud and clear around Adelaide Zoo with lots of new faces joining the family last month! With the pitter-patter of little feet all over the zoo, Adelaide Zoo turned into a maternity ward with lots of adorable…

A record breaking 585,872 people visited Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park in the 2016/17 financial year, the largest turnout in our 134 year history. The results exceeded our previous record of 582,697 when Giant Pandas Wang Wang and Fu…

What do the Pygmy Blue-Tongue Lizard, Yellow-footed Rock-wallaby and Przewalski’s Horse all have in common? Well, for one thing they’ve all been on the brink of extinction; for another, they very likely wouldn’t be around today if not for the…

Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park can now lay claim to being among Australia’s leading and most innovative ecotourism attractions. We’re thrilled to share the news Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park have received Advanced Ecotourism certification through Ecotourism Australia….

Two decades ago, Zoos SA embarked on a historic journey to bring the Yellow-footed Rock-wallaby back to the wilds of Australia. Once wide-spread throughout the Flinders Ranges and even found through north-west New South Wales and south-west Queensland in the…

Next week, five Adelaide Zoo-bred critically endangered Western Swamp Tortoises will return to Western Australia to prepare to be released into the wild. Hatching at Adelaide Zoo over the past two years, these tortoises will play a vital role in…

Soon, wildlife fans from all over the world will be able to visit Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park from the comfort of their own homes. Today, Zoos South Australia will welcome the Google Street View Trekker to our internationally…

Makaia, Adelaide Zoo’s miracle orphaned tree kangaroo, is getting ready for his big journey to his new home at Singapore Zoo. Today, Makaia will receive his final health checks from the veterinary team in preparation for his big adventure to Singapore next…

After yesterday’s disruption, Adelaide Zoo will be open today as per usual opening hours with Emergency Services confident that the zoo is now safe for public entry. Emergency Services have advised there is no longer a risk to public safety,…

Adelaide Zoo will be open from Saturday 28 May 2016 as per usual opening hours with Emergency Services confident that the zoo is now safe for public entry. Based on their investigations, Emergency Services have advised there is no longer a…

Adelaide Zoo will be closed to the public until further notice with South Australia Police (SAPOL)  investigating an attempt to break into an ATM attached to Adelaide Zoo early this morning. A security patrol responded to an alarm activation at…

Adelaide Zoo is celebrating the arrival of Obi, the Pygmy Hippo calf! The eleven-month-old male calf departed Melbourne Zoo on Monday morning at 7am and arrived at his new home at Adelaide Zoo on Monday afternoon at 4:15pm. Obi will…

Monarto Safari Park is proud to be associated with The Australian Rhino Project which aims to relocate 80 endangered Southern White Rhinoceros to Australia in an effort to safeguard the species while the poaching crisis in Africa is brought under…

Zoos SA advises that it has reached the one year mark of its three year ice cream supply agreements with Golden North and Streets Ice Cream. In line with the announcement made last year, the contractual agreements stipulated each supplier…

Zoos South Australia (Zoos SA) is celebrating a significant milestone in its 137 year history, welcoming a record 40,000 members to the conservation-based charity that runs Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park. The record-breaking achievement was reached earlier this month…

In my holidays in August, I travelled to Southern Africa to host the Zoos SA Mokhohlolo Tour –a unique opportunity for guests to see firsthand what is being done by game rangers to try and save rhinos from extinction. Mokhohlolo…

Budding jungle explorers can run wild this school holidays with the opening of Adelaide’s hottest new kids attraction at Adelaide Zoo, Nature’s Playground. To kick off the school holidays, little monkeys can discover the nature inspired play equipment with climbing…

Adelaide Zoo invites all South Australians to take a walk on the wild side for the grand opening of its much anticipated Nature’s Playground, open to the public just in time for the summer school holidays and Christmas period. The…

Monarto Safari Park is mourning the loss of Boon, one of the recently born Chimpanzee infants, after he passed away early yesterday morning. Zoo staff are extremely saddened by the loss as the infant’s passing marks a heartbreaking end to…

To mark the public debut of Monarto Safari Park’s miracle Chimpanzee infant, zoo keepers have bestowed the little man with a special and befitting name – Boon. The orphaned infant, whose mum Soona tragically passed away Friday shortly after giving…

It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of our 19 year old female Chimpanzee Soona, who was expecting her first infant. Miraculously, Soona’s infant has survived and expectant female Zombi is currently caring for it. The Chimpanzee…

The 2015 Adelaide Zoo Giant Panda breeding season has seen a flurry of activity since Saturday to help assist Wang Wang and Fu Ni on their journey to parenthood.  The team has worked around the clock during the pandas’ short, yearly…

Monarto Safari Park is celebrating the birth of an endangered Southern White Rhinoceros calf born in the early hours of Saturday 12 September to mother Umqali. The birth of the zoo’s fifth rhino calf kicks off an exciting time at…

The 2015 Adelaide Zoo Giant Panda breeding season is currently underway as Fu Ni heads towards the peak of her yearly oestrous cycle. Introductions between Wang Wang and Fu Ni began this morning in the Bamboo Forest. Giant Panda reproductive…

As the temperature across Adelaide begins to rise, so too have Giant Panda Fu Ni’s hormone levels, marking the official start to the 2015 Adelaide Zoo Giant Panda breeding season. Giant Panda reproductive specialist Professor Tang of the China Conservation…

On Sunday 23 August, Adelaide Zoo is throwing a special birthday party – Fu Ni the Giant Panda is turning nine years old. Fu Ni will be treated to specially prepared panda treats and hum-animals will be encouraged to join…

In a world first for conservation, Adelaide Zoo Keepers and Veterinarians saved the life of an orphaned Goodfellow’s Tree Kangaroo through utilising a surrogate wallaby mother – a technique never attempted before with a tree kangaroo. Today, the joey will…

Zoos SA and Variety SA, two of South Australia’s most iconic not-for-profit organisations, have joined forces to create an interactive and inclusive playground at Adelaide Zoo. The Nature’s Playground development has been designed to cater for all children with Variety…

From Antarctica to the board room, Zoos SA is pleased to announce Tim Jarvis AM as the newest co-opted board member. The three year position will see Tim play a vital role in shaping the business direction of  Zoos SA….

In a ceremony held at Monarto Safari Park today, Zoos SA’s Chief Executive Elaine Bensted along with Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation, Kyam Maher MLC, will commemorate the significant achievement of three Aboriginal employees completing their double Diplomas in…

The Striped Legless Lizard (Delma impar) is one of South Australia’s rarest reptiles.  It’s a grassland specialist that was historically considered to be widely distributed in low altitude tussock grasslands in south-eastern Australia.  However, the loss and fragmentation of grassland…

To celebrate National Volunteer Week, we’re offering you the chance to win a double pass to Adelaide Zoo and a Westpac Brief Animal Encounter to meet our mischievous Coati clan! Simply tell us your favourite memory with a Zoos SA…

This week marks National Volunteers Week, the perfect time for us to reflect on and recognise the amazing contribution volunteers around the country make. We are so fortunate here at Zoos SA to have more than 600 volunteers dedicate their…

Adelaide Zoo is pleased to announce the release of six bushfire survivor joeys to a private property in Rockleigh on Monday last week. The release follows a three month intensive treatment program after bushfires devastated the Adelaide Hills in January….

Our spectacular young Blue and Gold Macaw needs a name and we need your help to find it! The beautiful boy was born on 28 May 2014 and was hand-reared by the Bird Team. When he’s fully grown it’s hoped that he will star in…

Golden North and Zoos SA are pleased to announce that a new agreement has been signed, which will see Golden North products on sale at Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park for the next three years. The agreements will see…

Over the weekend China announced some exciting news for Wang Wang and Fu Ni’s wild black and white cousins. The results of China’s Fourth National Giant Panda Survey recorded a 16.8% rise in wild panda numbers over the past decade…

Zoos South Australia (Zoos SA) is pleased to announce a proposed vison plan that will guide the transformation of both Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park over the next 20 years and create new and exciting memories for members, supporters…

The Adelaide Zoo Animal Health Centre is hopping with some very special visitors, nine kangaroo joeys that are being tenderly cared for after sustaining burns as a result of the Adelaide Hills bushfires. The bushfire survivors started arriving at the…

Adelaide Zoo is pleased to announce the re-opening of the much loved South East Asian Aviary after a series of redevelopments over 2014. During an official ribbon cutting ceremony today, Zoos SA Chief Executive, Elaine Bensted will welcome visitors into…

A very special Christmas present has arrived a few days early at Adelaide Zoo with the birth of an infant Hamadryas Baboon. The birth is a great success for the zoo and the species, with the last infant baboon born…