Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari are now open again! Here’s what you need to know for your next visit. Find out more

Adelaide Zoo

Adelaide Zoo inspires a sense of wonder for animals, bringing learning to life.

Touch, see, smell, explore; Get hands-on with a friendly Australian animal and experience our unique animal artefacts, learning from our specialist Early Years Conservation Educators.

Special Events – Zoo educator led sessions

Life Cycles – Term 2, weeks 9 – 10 (other weeks available on request)
Book Week “Curious Creatures Wild Minds” – Term 4, weeks 1 – 2
Literacy Tales – Term 4, weeks 3 – 4

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Daily learning experiences – Zoo educator led sessions

Animal Homes (Habitats)
Australian Animals
Grouping animals by their features
Zoo Poo

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Overnight experiences – Zoo educator led

Experience the thrill of spending a wild night at Adelaide Zoo by booking one of our Zoosnooze sleepovers! We provide everything you need to unlock our animal secrets at night– all you need is a sense of wonder.

Foundation – Yr 7 Zoosnooze
Friday night Zoosnooze

Self-guided excursions

If you are planning a self-guided visit (with no Zoo Educator led sessions), fill out this form and click on SUBMIT. Allow at least 5 to 10 working days between submitting this form and your intended excursion date.

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Free downloadable resources

Australian Animals
Habitats
Orienteering Trail

Daily animal presentations

Meet the keeper – availability of public presentations can vary without notice

Information about our animals

RSPCA Animal Care facts and advice

Consider the following information to ensure a fabulous learning experience at Adelaide Zoo.

Adelaide Zoo Learning teacher information

Adelaide Zoo COVID-19 regulations for schools

Contact: Adelaide Zoo Learning (08) 8230 1258 or email

Teacher professional development

Monarto Safari Park

Explore Monarto Safari Park’s wide open spaces and iconic animals.

Our specialist Conservation Educators focus on hands-on learning strategies to develop positive attitudes towards animal conservation. Foundation to Year 3 programs are underpinned by themes related to the Australian Curriculum; Science, Geography, Ethical understandings, Sustainability and Literacy.

Special programs – book now

My Cubby Rules – completed
The Great Rhino Inquiry (Yr 3) – completed
Book Week at Monarto Safari Park– Term 4, wks 1 – 2

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Daytime learning experiences

Zoo crew
Zoo explorer

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Overnight experiences

Monarto Overnights provide opportunities for students to have fun, work together and learn about the role Monarto Safari Park plays in conservation, and how they can make a real difference. Visit some of the ‘Off Limits’ areas of Monarto Safari Park and get involved in hands-on activities. Explore the Indaba Bush Camp and surrounds during night time activities led by the Overnight Educator.

Monarto Safari Park Overnight flyer

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