Zoos SA

Zoos SA pays tribute to Dame Jane Goodall

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…

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Zoos SA goes green to Reverse the Red

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…

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Zoos SA welcomes Wild Welfare

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….

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Adelaide Zoo’s history revisited

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…

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Double Dental Day at Zoos SA

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…

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Wild Wrap-up!

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…

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We are the Plastic-Free Champions

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,…

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Orphaned puggle nursed back to health

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…

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The death of Queen Elizabeth II

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…

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Joey joy for critically-endangered species

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…

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Zoos SA’s Wellness Program

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,…

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Merry Christmas and thank you!

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…

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So you want to be a zoo keeper?

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…

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It’s time to ditch the plastic habit

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…

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One step closer to saving rhinos

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…

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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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