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Visitor feeding a koala inside its enclosure, guided by a keeper
Woman hand-feeding a koala with zookeeper supervision at Adelaide Zoo
Koala in a tree during a Koala Encounter at Adelaide Zoo
Woman feeds koala during a supervised encounter at Adelaide Zoo
Whitney the Echidna walking on the ground during a Koala encounter at Adelaide Zoo
Zookeeper feeding a koala while two guests watch at Adelaide Zoo

Come and hang with the adorable koala duo!

Looking to meet some of Australia’s most iconic animals, just minutes from the Adelaide CBD? Step behind the scenes and get up close with the beautiful Koala duo in this unforgettable experience.

Join our passionate keepers inside the Koala habitat and learn all about Peaches and Pretzel, from their favourite foods to their sleepy routines. You’ll have the chance to hand-feed them fresh gum leaves and, if they’re feeling friendly, gently pat their soft fur.

You’ll also meet Whitney the Echidna, who loves to waddle through the habitat, often right past your feet! It’s a special encounter with two truly unique Australian species.

Highlights of this experience

  • Hand-feed fresh gum leaves to the Koala duo
  • Learn fun facts from the Koalas’ dedicated keepers
  • Meet the echidna up close as it scurries through the habitat
  • If you’re lucky, feel the soft fur of Peaches or Pretzel
  • Includes a professional photograph so you can take home a special memory

Although often referred to as a “koala bear,” these fluffy animals are not bears but, marsupials, or pouched mammals, and are closely related to the wombat.

How your ticket helps our conservation efforts

When you book a Koala Encounter, you’re doing more than just meeting some of Australia’s most iconic animals—you’re making a real difference. Part of every ticket helps fund the care of the koalas and supports vital conservation programs run by Zoos SA.

From habitat protection to community education, your experience helps safeguard koalas in the wild and contributes to conservation efforts across Australia and beyond.

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