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Adelaide Zoo

Locality: Adelaide, South Australia

Phone: +61 8 8267 3255

Address: Frome Road 5000 Adelaide, SA, Australia

Website: https://www.adelaidezoo.com.au/

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25.01.2022 It's NAIDOC Week and the Aboriginal Learning on Country (ALoC) team have been hard at work planting native foods in the Ngeragi Ya:yun garden at our sister site Monarto Safari Park. Designed, built and planted entirely by the team, this garden helps to educate school groups about the uses and importance of native bush foods. Running since 2010 and supported by our partners Santos: Proudly Australian and Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board, the ALoC program provides... training for local Aboriginal students in the areas of conservation and land management. Our school-based trainees also use their training towards achievement of the South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE). Through this program, members of the ALoC team combine the skills they have learned through their studies with their own traditional knowledge of the land, helping to play a major role in managing the natural asset we’ve been entrusted with. We're so proud of the 26 students who have graduated from the program since its inception. See more

23.01.2022 Mwahahaha.... we have some frighteningly great news! Our friends at Adelaide Haunted Horizons Ghost Tours - the team behind Adelaide's Z-Ward Tours will be conducting ‘Adelaide Zoo After Dark’ tours and paranormal investigations starting on Sunday 27th December! As well as tours, Alison, Kag and team will also be conducting paranormal investigations in Minchin House, the Rotunda and the Noctornal House. So the big question is, are you brave enough? Rather than grisly, the... tours will be an intriguing journey through the history of Adelaide Zoo, where you'll learn about the former residents both human and animal, and hear the haunting stories and mysterious goings-on as told by the keepers past and present. The Paranormal Investigations will see you explore Minchin House, the Rotunda and the old Nocturnal House with state of the art paranormal equipment to uncover the mysterious and tell the stories behind the zoo and its animals. To find out more, head to: www.adelaidezoo.com.au/afterdark See more

23.01.2022 It's Fan Photo Friday - we love sharing your images so thank you so much to all of you who pop them onto our community page. Thank you to Leighton Cassebohm for sharing this fantastic 3-D image of Adelaide Zoo's meerkats on sentry duty. When it comes to meerkats it's a real case of teamwork - they work together to keep a lookout, gather food and take care of their young - so it's no wonder they are always so busy! Thinking of visiting the meerkats this weekend? Please make sure to book in advance to avoid disappointment www.adelaidezoo.com.au/tickets

23.01.2022 Heading to Adelaide Zoo today? Keep an eye out for Fringe circus trio Don't Mess with the Dummies- ADL Fringe 2021 who will be roaming around our beautiful grounds and spreading some circus cheer. That and some incredible animals is the perfect way to spend this beautiful Sunday. www.adelaidezoo.com.au/tickets/ : The Advertiser

23.01.2022 Hold on tight! Have you booked your tickets to Zoo Nights at Adelaide Zoo? Running on the 26th, 29th and 30th December and 8th, 15th and 22nd January our Zoo Nights will be ones to remember. Grab the family, your friends and anyone else who loves animals and conservation and head our way. Jump into an Eco Caddy and take a ride around the zoo! Watch as our Little Penguins and our not so little Pelicans tuck into their dinner and witness our Flying Colours Free-flight Ex...perience. Plus a host of animals will receive enrichment so get your phones at the ready... www.adelaidezoo.com.au/zoo-nights ALSO, following on from two sell-out shows, we are pleased to announce an additional night of magic with the Amicus String Quartet. Join us on the 31st January for a special outdoor concert of Camille Saint-Saëns Carnival of the Anima and Danse Macabre, and Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf. https://www.adelaidezoo.com.au/eve/carnival-of-the-animals/ As a conservation charity your support of these special summer nights (something of a first for us) is greatly appreciated. Thank you. PS: If you are a member and are unable to attend for any reason, please let us know. We would love to be able to offer these tickets to other members and visitors (and we'll welcome you back another time). Thank you!

22.01.2022 Who else is ready for a lie-in tomorrow? Sumatran Orangutan Kluet has the right idea! Thank you for sharing your favourite zoo memories with us - we love looking through all your photos. Make sure you post your pictures to Adelaide Zoo's wall and you might just see your own picture up here one Fan Photo Friday. Have a great weekend and remember to book your zoo tickets in advance. We'll see you soon! www.adelaidezoo.com.au/tickets/

22.01.2022 What a year it's been! Although the period since our last impact report saw us through another COVID-19 closure and plenty of ups and downs, we've still been working hard to make a difference and save species from extinction. And let's not forget that none of this would have been possible without YOU, our amazing visitors, members, partners and supporters. From the bottom of our paw-shaped hearts, we want to say thank you for helping us to save species and connect people with nature.

20.01.2022 What a great day for South Australia as we lead the country in saying ‘goodbye and good riddance’ to items in the first phase of South Australia’s single-use plastics ban. From today, the supply of single-use plastic straws, cutlery and stirrers (including bioplastic options) ends throughout the state. We are working closely in our store and the operators of our function and café facilities at Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park to ensure we roll out this and other plastic...-free initiatives (COVID-19 considerations permitting). And, let's not forget that the impact of plastics on wildlife is of great concern. For example, Australian sea lions like Adelaide Zoo’s Ady and Tasko and Pelicans are often victims of plastic bags which are mistakenly digested as a cuttlefish or squid. Some simple ways we can all help to avoid plastics harming wildlife is to take care of the way that we dispose of them. Cut any loops on items such as facemasks and bags to avoid them hooking onto an animal Secure your garbage tightly to avoid it blowing away or washing into waterways Clean up rubbish and avoid littering As a leading conservation charity, we always want to achieve more and we’re excited to say that we are currently working with Plastic Free SA to become a Plastic Free Champion. Watch this space for more updates on this in the near future. In the meantime, well done SA. See more

19.01.2022 A day at Adelaide Zoo is thrilling enough, but what about exploring after dark? The noises, the history and the spooky stories will come to life in the first ever tours of their kind... Adelaide Zoo After Dark. Heard about the fun but haven't booked in yet? You better be quick! There are only a few spots left in February for both Adelaide Haunted Horizons Ghost Tours tours at the zoo, History & Hauntings and Paranormal Investigations. So grab your bravest friends and book in fast! We'll see you there. www.adelaidezoo.com.au/afterdark/

16.01.2022 There's always one... How sweet are these Emperor Tamarins? Usually weighing less than 500 grams, these mini monkeys are playful and friendly, with a speckled brown body that ends in a long, orange tail. And who can look past that magnificent moustache? What are your favourite facts about these tiny tamarins?

16.01.2022 Thanks to all those who voted to rewatch our Panda Live with keeper Connie and, of course, the lovely Wang Wang and Fu Ni. Enjoy and take care all.

16.01.2022 Listen up, at-home friends! While everyone is staying safe at home and even though Adelaide Zoo is temporarily closed, we're still making sure you get a healthy dose of animal magic in your day. Stay connected to our incredible animals we will be revisiting your favourite recorded keeper talks, activities for the kids and plenty of wild photos, videos and fun facts! If that's not enough, head on over to our Zoo To You page which is filled with pawesome animal video...s, colouring-in pages and ways to learn about conservation. And don't forget about our live streams! Check in on Giant Pandas Wang Wang and Fu Ni as well as Monarto Safari Park's cheeky chimps and Southern White Rhino Ibutho any time you like, day or night. www.zoossa.com.au/zoo-to-you/ We'll catch up with you soon! #athomewiththeanimals

15.01.2022 Friends, it's been a cr*ppy year and we're sure everyone is in need of a laugh! Now, we're sure you've heard of Black Friday but tomorrow we're announcing something a bit different. Stay tuned! #giveacrap

15.01.2022 Many of you might know that Puspa the Sumatran Orangutan is very tidy by nature. Keepers will often find her cleaning up around her exhibit or mimicking keepers by packing away her enrichment once she's finished with it. Not one to miss a tidying opportunity, in the video below Puspa chose to come inside and join Keeper Pij while he was cleaning indoor areas of the enclosure. You can hear Pij in the background encouraging Puspa as she takes to the floor with a bucket of soapy water and a broom. Who else needs someone like Puspa to help around at their house? A big thanks to corporate sponsors LaDonna Hygiene for helping to keep Adelaide Zoo's bathrooms up to Puspa's standard.

14.01.2022 Give the gift of membership this festive time! Over the Black & White Friday weekend we are offering 15 months of membership for the price of 12! Why membership? You can visit Adelaide Zoo and our sister site Monarto Safari Park as many times as you wish - that's over 400 days of fun at your fingertips and all it takes is just three visits to cover the cost of the membership. Becoming a member is also a great way to support Zoos SA and the conservation work we undert...ake locally, nationally and internationally. Our current members often say it's one of the best purchases they ever made with many just popping in for a quick visit, knowing they can return again another day. To find out more about our Black and White Friday membership deal and more, visit: https://www.zoossa.com.au/black-white-friday/ As always, thanks so much to you all for your support. See more

13.01.2022 It's only Wednesday but we couldn't help but share this fabulous fan photo by Fran Mussared of the goregous Nolean. Thanks for sharing Fran! The little-yet not-so-little giraffe is a real favourite at Adelaide Zoo - winning the hearts of all who have the pleasure of seeing her. As an ambassador for her species Nolean, along with Kimya, helps to tell the story of the plight of giraffes in the wild. While many people believe giraffes are doing well the IUCN reports that t...he giraffe is vulnerable to extinction with its wild population continuing to decline. They are, in fact, going through a 'Silent Extinction.' However, there is a ray of light - over the last five years there has been an increase in research and conservation programs including a tracking program that Zoos SA has contributed towards. Would you like to visit Nolean and find out how conservation programs that we support are helping her wild cousins? Please book your tickets online at www.adelaidezoo.com.au/tickets We can't wait to see you! See more

12.01.2022 Now that's what you call silly billies (see what we did there). Thanks to keeper Amelia for sharing this great video of goat pranksters Kasper and Jynx having a glorious time in our Variety Children's Zoo. In truth, goats aren't that silly at all. In fact, they are highly intelligent animals who, to ensure they stay happy and mentally stimulated, receive daily fun enrichment from their keepers. The goats love to extract treats from a specially-made barrels and also love playing on balance beams and seesaws. Although it looks like play, these activities are a great way to ensure they regularly exercise their fantastic balance skills. Want to see our goats? Make sure to pop along but don't forget to book online first and to observe our COVID-19 measures so we all stay safe. www.adelaidezoo.com.au/tickets

12.01.2022 Ever seen a soggy emu? Today Keeper Amelia captured the moment Cecil the emu shakes off after enjoying a cooling bath. With weather like this, we might just join him next time!

12.01.2022 Forget plain old Black Friday - Brown Thursday is here! Let's face it - 2020 has been a crappy year and we wanted to make it official! This year, instead of undies or scented candles, give your loved ones something that says you give a crap about them and conservation! Enter our competition and you and that special person will find themselves shovelling the finest muck that the animals at sister site Monarto Safari Park can deliver! We are talking stinky Southern White Rhin...o poo, whiffy lion dung and yucky zebra plop. This two hour, one off experience will certainly make for an experience to remember. Just enter using the link below and cross your fingers! And, if you're looking to buy something for the person who has everything -what about buying them something truly crappy that gives to conservation too? Our crap gift certificates will not only raise a laugh but support our conservation work at this vital time. To enter the competition and to give a crap about conservation, visit www.zoossa.com.au/crapgifts #brownthursday #giveacrap See more

11.01.2022 Join Carissa as we explore the Zoo Shop to make the most of our Black & White Friday deals

10.01.2022 Look who is nine! It's Ketan, one of Adelaide Zoo's two adorable Red Pandas. Keeper Jemma, who took this image, treated Ketan to a healthy treat of a vegetable mash cake topped with grapes and pear. Yum! If you would like to visit Ketan and co please head along to Adelaide Zoo but remember to book online at www.adelaidezoo.com.au/tickets PS: Only four sleeps to go until the big day! Still looking for gifts? - take a look at our shopping page where you can snap up some natty gift cards and online vouchers. Ho, ho, ho!

09.01.2022 We know you love our LIVES as much as we do making them. But while we can't deliver fresh LIVE content at the moment due to the six-day lockdown (only essential keeping staff are on-site), we can revisit our LIVES from earlier this year. Which to show first? You choose! Please vote by commenting with either 'Pelicans' or 'Pandas' below and will we post it here tomorrow at 1pm (Adelaide time). PS: We plan to show more lives each day - at 12pm on sister site Monarto Safari Park and here at 1pm - so keep watching this space!

08.01.2022 Hi Forrest! Thinking of visiting our cute-as-a-button Yellow-footed Rock-wallabies? Book your tickets online in advance at www.adelaidezoo.com.au/tickets/. Thanks to keeper Amelia for the adorable snap!

08.01.2022 Look who's out and about! Our five-week-old giraffe calf is spending more and more time out of the Giraffe House, exploring and getting to know his fellow giraffe companions, one-year-old Nolean (pictured here for size comparison - the calf is so tiny!) and 16-year old Kimya. But one thing is missing... this boy needs a name! Our keepers are calling on you to help give this little one the perfect title. By voting for your favourite name, you could win a double pass to our Giraffe Feed experience including entry to Adelaide Zoo. Vote here. www.adelaidezoo.com.au/eve/giraffe-calf-naming-competition/

08.01.2022 Our Spotted Hyaenas are keeping cool-as during the hot spell. Keepers provide all species at Adelaide Zoo with misters, icy treats, shade and water play to help them beat the heat. Cooling enrichment is important for animals' welfare requirements. As well as allowing animals to stay cool, they are also being mentally stimulated and challenged, based on their natural behaviours and instincts. Our pets at home will also benefit from similar treatment - access to plenty of water, shade and icy treats like keeper Rachael prepared here will do the job. Thanks Rachael!

06.01.2022 Looks like these four Spinifex Hopping Mice didn't get the social distancing memo! Inhabiting the harsh arid zones of central Australia, these tiny nocturnal rodents avoid the blazing sun by sheltering in deep burrows hidden by clumps of grass. You can spot Adelaide Zoo's 22 cuties in the Nocturnal House. Make sure to book your tickets online in advance at www.adelaidezoo.com.au/tickets/. Thanks to keeper Jemma for the adorable snap!

06.01.2022 Looking for unique gifts that'll have them whooping with joy? It's time to get your Christmas shopping ticked off with our fabulous Black & White Friday deals! From 9am today until 5pm Monday 30 November we have the following must-have fantastic festive offers: 15 months of membership for the price of 12... Bring a friend for free to Panda & Friends at Adelaide Zoo (vouchers and tickets) 10% off all Zoo Shop items for non-members AND A whopping 20% off Zoo Shop items for members Your support helps us to continue our conservation work to save animals from extinction and it means the world to us - so, thank you in advance. For further details and to purchase, please visit https://www.zoossa.com.au/black-white-friday/

06.01.2022 It's Fan Photo Friday and this week we're sharing something a little different thanks to Gaynor Furnell. This photo collage shows keeper Arliah with giraffes Kimya and Nolean. As you can see from the pictures, one-year-old Nolean loves a little neck scratch and Arliah can't help but oblige. If you would like to feature in Fan Photo Friday please share your images on the community page. Thinking of coming this weekend? Please make sure to reserve/book your tickets first. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we need to monitor visitor numbers and this is the easiest way for your favourite conservation charity to do so. www.adelaidezoo.com.au/tickets

05.01.2022 Goodness, there's certainly a bit of a size difference between these two! Have you heard the news? Adelaide Zoo's newest giraffe, a six-week-old little boy, is now visible to the public and can be seen on the daily bonding with 16-year-old Kimya (pictured) or zooming around the yard with one-year-old Nolean. Want to see this teeny giraffe cutie for yourself? www.adelaidezoo.com.au/tickets/ Thanks to keeper Jeff for the adorable photo.

05.01.2022 Bring a friend for free - come and join us for breakfast with Australasia's only Giant Pandas Fu Ni and Wang Wang. Our Panda & Friends experience is your chance to see the Giant Pandas as they start their day and also watch our adorable Red Pandas nibble on their brekkie too. After watching the pandas eat, you'll be feeling a bit peckish too - head over to the cafe for morning tea (included in the price) before taking a guided tour of the grounds. Hurry! Our Black & White Friday special offer ends on Monday at 5pm. Visit: www.zoossa.com.au/black-white-friday/ for full details.

05.01.2022 We feel you, Viet! Who else is ready for the weekend? Submit your photos to our wall and you might just be part of our next Fan Photo Friday. In the meantime, get your tickets to Adelaide Zoo now. www.adelaidezoo.com.au/tickets/

05.01.2022 Hey, you! What are you doing on December 26, 29 and 30? Or what about 8, 15 and 21 January? Let us give you an idea... Zoo Nights! Join us for a series of twilight events at the zoo, where you'll get to spend dinner with the Little Penguins , watch as our animals enjoy some special enrichment and discover more about the amazing birds living at Adelaide Zoo during the Flying Colours Free-flight Experience. Plus, enjoy some delicious treats on the night including burgers, ice cream and hot donuts - all with discounted entry. So tag your nearest and dearest and book it in! www.adelaidezoo.com.au/event/zoo-nights/

05.01.2022 LISTEN UP! The lovely Louise is here to remind you that booking your Adelaide Zoo tickets in advance not only helps us stick to our COVID Management Plan, but also ensures you don't miss out on seeing some incredible animals. As a conservation charity that exists to save species from extinction and connect people with nature, it absolutely breaks our hearts to turn potential visitors away. Know someone who's planning on visiting soon? Please tag them below so they know what to do and spread the word! www.adelaidezoo.com.au/tickets/

04.01.2022 Listen up again, friends! We're delighted to announce that due to the easing of SA Health’s Circuit Breaker restrictions both Adelaide Zoo and our sister site Monarto Safari Park will reopen to the public on Monday 23 November 2020 at 9:30am. While both sites will be reopening, they will, however, be operating under our COVID Safe Plan guidelines, as per the changes on 17/11/20. So, what does this look like? The total number of members and visitors at both sites will ...be strictly limited to 1000 people at any one time. All members and visitors will need to book online at www.adelaidezoo.com.au/tickets All visitors are required to keep 1.5m social distance at all times 1 person per 4sqm indoors Observe good hygiene clean hands and use of hand sanitizer applied regularly To stay at home if you are feeling unwell or have any COVID-19-like symptoms we will happily welcome you back another time Masks, although not mandatory, are recommended by SA Health Visitors who previously booked for Monday 23 November and Tuesday 24 November will have received a voucher via email that will allow them to rebook a visit for either these days or an alternative date. Please book online (as above) or if necessary, contact us here: www.zoossa.com.au/contact-us/. Please note that some animal experiences are currently unavailable while the Giraffe Feed and Panda and Friends at Adelaide Zoo and Lions 360 and Giraffe Safari at Monarto Safari Park will operate all within the COVID Safe Plan. This means that the capacity for Lions 360 is 15 people and does not include the option to feed the lions. We will endeavor to deal with all customer queries as soon as possible with some members of our Visitor Services team answering queries from Sunday. One last thing... due to the fast-changing nature of these circumstances, our team will, understandably, be under great pressure to respond to such a high volume of enquiries and bookings. We would really appreciate you extending the patience and kindness that you have shown us throughout the pandemic while we deal with your queries. To facilitate the speed of response, we'd love for you to contact us through via our Contact Us page (link above). As always, if you’re feeling unwell please stay home and get tested as soon as possible. We thank each and every one of you for the support you have shown us over this difficult and ever-changing time. Please enjoy your weekend, keep safe and well, and we look forward to seeing you from Monday!

04.01.2022 Looks like Southern Hairy-nosed Wombats Kibbar and Harriett know how to spend days like today... cuddled up together under the heat lamp in their burrow. In the wild, wombats' warrens provide shelter from the harsh Australian weather, so it's not surprising that this mother-daughter duo choose to spend the coldest parts of the day in bed! Thanks to keeper Jade for the adorable photo.

03.01.2022 Phew, it's hot! Obi the Pygmy Hippo has the right idea... splashing around in a cooling shower and resulting mud bath. Adelaide Zoo's animals receive enrichment on a daily basis to ensure their welfare and wellbeing, and that they stay nice and cool in summer! Enrichment can vary from cooling showers or baths to icy blood treats and frozen fruit and vegetables. Want to spend this summer weather relaxing in the shade at the zoo? Book your tickets online here. https://www.adelaidezoo.com.au/tickets/

02.01.2022 Have you spotted our two Spotted Hyaenas at Adelaide Zoo? We'd love it if you could brighten our day by captioning this image. Go on, make our day...

01.01.2022 Well, the first day of lockdown was hot, hot, hot... Thanks to keeper Jade for capturing these adorable photos of some of Adelaide Zoo's native animals enjoying icy treats like frozen pumpkin, seeds and even iced grevillea flowers. Looks like they hit the spot on a scorching day! How did you all keep cool today (furry family members included)? Let us know in the comments below.

01.01.2022 Anyone else feel like this while working from home? Here's Sophie the koala giving us all a reminder to stretch after a long day of sitting at your desk. Thinking of visiting Adelaide Zoo soon? We're open and waiting to welcome you but need to remind everyone to social distance while at the zoo, as well as practise good hand hygiene regularly and book your tickets online in advance at www.adelaidezoo.com.au/tickets/. Stay safe and we hope to see you soon!

01.01.2022 Friends, in response to today’s (18 November) announcement from SA Health and the State Government, Adelaide Zoo and our sister site Monarto Safari Park will be closed to the public from 5pm today for the next 6 days and until we are advised by SA Health that it's safe to reopen. It will, of course, be business as usual for our essential keeping staff who will continue to care for and enrich the lives of our animals. Please note, the phone room and membership counter will b...e closed for a minimum of six days as we cannot have non-essential staff on site to attend to the phones. Any patrons who have existing bookings that fall during the closure period including tickets, encounters, experiences, Zoo Learning programs or other events will be re-booked or refunded following the end of the current restrictions when our Visitor Services team are able to return to work. Zoos SA Members will have their memberships automatically extended for the duration of our closure if we're required to remain closed for longer than 14 days. We appreciate your patience, support and kindness as we continue to ensure the health and safety of the Zoos SA community. Please direct any questions to www.zoossa.com.au/contact-us/ and we will respond as soon as we can. Stay safe, stay home and we can’t wait to see you soon. See more

01.01.2022 Feliz navidad, all! It’s the first day of the silly season and some very special Adelaide Zoo animals tucked into delicious enrichment to celebrate the arrival of Zoos SA's 2020 Christmas Gift Guide. African Lions Amani and Mujambi along with Ring-tailed Lemurs Ejeda, Benoky and Belo delighted visitors by unwrapping a host of Christmas goodies filled with delicious treats and stimulating enrichment. Amani and Mujambi were spoiled with boxes covered in smelly perfume wh...ile our lemurs preferred the chopped veggies inside their holiday-themed presents. The cause for all the excitement? Zoos SA’s 2020 Christmas Gift Guide is here! Filled with something for everyone (young and small, animal-lover or not), the guide features everything from homewares and toys to money-can't-buy experiences and, of course, Zoos SA annual memberships. Ready to fill those stockings and help us continue our vital conservation work? www.zoossa.com.au/gifts/ See more