Adelaide Zoo

As a conservation charity, every visit, adoption, donation and ticket helps save species from extinction

Animal Experiences

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Adelaide Zoo is a non-government conservation charity. Every experience helps save species from extinction.

(Accessibility and Fitness Level Definitions)

A Very Capy Encounter

Meet the adorable and fluffy Capybara trio and give them a scratch!

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Panda and Friends

Watch Giant Pandas Xing Qiu and Yi Lan welcome the day, and Red Panda Ravi have his morning meal.

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Tiger Encounter

Come eye-to-eye with an endangered Sumatran Tiger and hand feed them a meaty treat.

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Orangutan Encounter

Go behind the scenes and get up close to an awe-inspiring orangutan!

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Red Panda Breakfast

Feed breakfast to one of Adelaide Zoo’s russet Red Pandas.

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Junior Keeper

Spend the morning learning all about animal care and assisting the Variety Children’s Zoo keepers.

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Giraffe Feed

Make your day even more special by hand-feeding the tallest animals on Earth their favourite crunchy snacks.

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Pygmy Hippo Lunchtime

See Pygmy Hippo Obi’s chompers up close and hand feed him some tasty treats!

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Keeper For A Day

From preparing the animals’ feed to visiting off limits areas, experience life as a zoo keeper.

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Kangaroo and Wallaby Encounter

Meet the colourful kangaroos and wallabies as they eat out of your hands.

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Penguins In Person

Join us for a trip to Adelaide Zoo’s Penguin Beach and help feed the hilarious colony of Little Penguins!

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Mini Beasts

Experience a close-up encounter with some of nature’s most extraordinary little creatures.

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Tortoise Encounter

Get the exclusive opportunity to meet the gorgeous Aldabra tortoise, Aonika!

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Koala Encounter

Join our passionate keepers inside the koala habitat and learn all about Peaches and Pretzel!

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Accessibility and Fitness Levels

Basic: Basic terrain, suitable for all fitness levels*.

Intermediate: Walking upstairs, getting in and out of high vehicles and walking on uneven terrain; suitable for intermediate fitness levels.

Advanced: All day tour, which includes laborious work, getting in and out of high vehicles, walking upstairs and walking on uneven terrain; suitable for Advance Fitness levels.

* Not all basic Behind the Scenes are wheelchair friendly.

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