Name: Beaking the Binary
Start: 2025-08-09T09:30:00+09:30
End: 2025-08-17T17:00:00+09:30

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Beaking the Binary

The science of diversity trail

Self-guided trail | Included with Zoo entry.

Celebrate our natural differences at Adelaide Zoo with Beaking the Binary, a self-guided trail exploring the rich diversity of reproductive, sex, and social behaviours in the animal kingdom.

Running throughout the year, this trail takes visitors on a journey across the zoo to discover animal species that exhibit diverse reproductive, sex, and social behaviours.

Nature is far from uniform – and this trail shows just how flexible, adaptive and surprising evolution can be.

Download the trail here or pick up a copy at Adelaide Zoo!

What is Beaking the Binary?

From same-sex penguin pairs to intersex marsupials, this trail highlights real-world examples of how animals defy binary norms. These behaviours aren’t anomalies, they’re natural evolutionary strategies that help species survive and thrive.

Trail Features:

A self-guided booklet available on arrival
Highlights of species that challenge binary expectations
Fascinating facts rooted in zoology, ethology, and conservation science
Reflections on how nature’s complexity can inspire us to better understand one another

Whether you’re an animal lover, a curious mind, or part of the LGBTQIA+ community, this trail is designed to broaden perspectives and celebrate the many ways life thrives.

Included with your ticket – no bookings required!

Grab your trail booklet at the gate and set off to discover how nature embraces diversity in all its forms. Let’s celebrate Science Week by looking at wildlife through a more inclusive lens and explore evolution beyond the binary.

Created in collaboration with staff, this trail proudly celebrates diversity in the natural world.