Monthly Archives: May 2019

Hip hippo hooray, it’s a very special day! Today, Adelaide Zoo is celebrating a birthday – Obi the lovable pygmy hippo is turning four years old. To mark the special milestone, keepers have pulled out all the stops to spoil…

It’s been three days since the incredible primatologist Dr. Jane Goodall visited Adelaide Zoo and our sister zoo Monarto Zoo and it’s safe to say we’re still buzzing. With nearly 60 years of experience under her belt, it’s no surprise…

Brace yourselves for the most otter-ly adorable thing on the internet today. Adelaide Zoo’s little otter pups have been spotted exploring their habitat and even having their first swim! The two young pups were born to first-time parents Kalaya and…

We are thrilled to announce construction for Adelaide Zoo’s exciting new Variety Children’s Zoo will begin today! The $1.1 million project will have kids connecting to nature like never before thanks to the interactive and immersive precinct connected to the…

Adelaide Zoo’s Free Flight Flying Colours bird show has welcomed a new feathered star! We’re excited to let you know beloved Red-tailed Black Cockatoo Banks recently made his Free Flight debut after months of enriching training with the Nature Theatre…

Two adorable nine-week-old Asian Small-clawed Otters have aced their first health check at Adelaide Zoo. The two loveable little ones underwent the check-up by Adelaide Zoo’s dedicated veterinary team at their behind-the-scenes den yesterday morning. The check revealed we have…