Adelaide Zoo

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

Adelaide Zoo learning experiences for Secondary students focus on themes related to the Australian Curriculum; Science, Geography, Ethical understandings, Sustainability and Asia. Students get close up to animals and make connections between conservation and the decisions we make every day.

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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Daily learning experiences – Zoo educator led sessions

Role of the Zoo – Explore why Zoos exist
Careers at the Zoo – Working in the animal industry
Animal behaviour: Wild vs Zoo? – Explore animal welfare needs
Ecosystems and biodiversity – Human impacts
Biomes and food security – Deforestation and food production inquiry
Threatened Species – Saving animals from extinction
Tourism at Adelaide Zoo – Get the inside story

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Careers Awareness Day for individual students interested in the animal industry. Friday 28 June 2019

Overnight experiences – Zoo educator led sessions

Secondary Zoosnooze
Friday night Zoosnooze

Overnight (Zoosnooze) booking request

If you are ready to get your Adelaide overnight booking process started, fill out this form and click SUBMIT. We will get back to you within a few days to progress your booking. We recommend booking well in advance to secure your preferred date. For any further inquiries please call 08 8230 1258 or email

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Print and go resources

Digital learning experiences

Threatened species digital learning experience use the Zoo App

Daily animal presentations

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

Information about our animals

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

Adelaide Zoo teacher information

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

Monarto Zoo

Explore Monarto Zoo’s wide open spaces and iconic animals.

Our Conservation Educators (specialist, registered teachers), focus on hands-on, action based learning strategies to develop positive attitudes towards conservation and sustainability. Years 8 to 10 programs are underpinned by themes related to the Australian Curriculum; Science, Geography, Ethical understandings and Sustainability.

Monarto Zoo booking request – daytime excursions

If you are ready to get your excursion booking process started, fill out this form and click on SUBMIT. We will get back to you within a few days to progress your booking. Your booking is only confirmed once we get back in touch with you and send the confirmation email. Allow at least 10 – 15 working days between submitting this form and your intended excursion date. For any further inquiries please call (08) 8548 9517 or email

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Special events – Zoo educator led sessions

The Great Rhino Inquiry – 5th – 23rd August 2019

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Daily learning experiences – Zoo educator led sessions

Horticulture and conservation – get hands-on with plant propagation!
Rangers
Tourism
Zoo Crew
Photography
Leadership

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Overnight experiences – Zoo educator led

Overnight Rangers
Overnight Planetkeeper (Take action for conservation)

Monarto Overnight booking request

If you are ready to get your Monarto overnight booking process started, fill out this form and click on SUBMIT. We will get back to you within a few days to progress your booking. Your booking is only confirmed once we get back in touch with you and send the confirmation email. Allow at least 15 working days between submitting this form and your intended excursion date. We recommend booking many months in advance to secure your preferred date. For any further inquiries please call (08) 8548 9517 or email

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