Did you know Adelaide Zoo is a botanical garden as well as a zoological garden?
These holidays, share a wild moment together and support species. Learn about all the different plants around the zoo as you spot the new Cotton-top Tamarin babies hitching a ride with the troop and watch the Sumatran Tiger cubs pounce and play.
Discover rare species like the Dragon Tree and practice your drawing skills.
Open 9.30am – 5pm every day of the school holidays!
Voyage
Plane Tree Centre, Adelaide Zoo
Tuesday – Sunday | 10am – 3pm
Experience the William Farquhar Collection of Natural History Drawings of Southeast Asia in an immersive installation bringing to life botanical zoological art.
Free entry for Zoos SA and reciprocal zoo members, Adelaide Day ticket holders for the same day and under 4’s.
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School Holiday Camouflage Competition
Tuesday 2 January to Sunday 28 January
Win the ultimate school holiday haul!
For our young conservationists – we challenge you to show us your best camouflage attempt! Get creative using your wardrobe, items around the house or even face paint to blend into nature.
To enter, take a photo and email it to [email protected]
There are five awesome prize packs up for grabs. Prizes include a family pass to either Monarto Safari Park or Adelaide Zoo and a $100 retail hamper!
View terms and conditions on the Zoos SA website.
Free Flight Bird Show
11.30am daily on the Central Lawn
Throw out a picnic rug and get the whole family involved in this exciting presentation as a range of species like the Barking Owl and Blue and Gold Macaw soar over your heads.
Wildshow
10.45am daily at the Variety Children’s Zoo
Join a keeper for an up-close glimpse at some of the zoo’s smaller species like Squirrel Gliders and even the animals you might have at home like rabbits!
Daily keeper talks
Hear about the unique personalities and quirks of the animals home to Adelaide Zoo from their dedicated keepers, as they get stuck into a tasty treat.