Adelaide Zoo

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

Please note: On Friday 30 October, Adelaide Zoo will close from 2:30pm to transform into Boo at the Zoo.
Halloween decorations will also be in place from 26 - 30 October. Learn more.

Storybook Adventure School Holidays

Adelaide Zoo presents:
Storybook Adventure!

Saturday 12 April 2025 to Sunday 27 April 2025
Open every day of the school holidays 9:30am – 5pm!

Grab your free storybook “The Tale Trail” on entry and let your imagination run wild these school holidays. Embark on a storytelling adventure through Adelaide Zoo and get up close with some of the zoo’s main characters including Giant Pandas, roaring tigers and the meerkat mob!

Spend the day creating your very own animal tales and join Adelaide author Karen Jones Hauser for a captivating storybook reading.

A story is waiting to be told… and YOU are the storyteller!

Storybook Reading

Tuesday 15 and 22 April 2025 at 12:00pm!

Enjoy Karen Jones Hauser’s reading of her storybook Poppy and the Great Ocean Garbage Patch, illustrated by Aboriginal artist Scott Rathman.

Plus! Pick up a free bookmark from the Zoo Shop as a souvenir on your way out.

Free Flight Bird Show

11.30am daily on the Central Lawn

Throw out a picnic rug and discover the super aerial skills of a range of species like the Barking Owl and Blue and Gold Macaw as they soar over your head.

Animal Experiences

Share a wild memory and support species.

Feed a giant giraffe or discover the mighty powers of all things colourful and crawly like stick insects and reptiles at Mini Beasts.

Book an all-ages experience!

See experiences

Other Events

National Pollinators Week: Butterfly Garden Opening

November 7 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Zoo Christmas Party with Quality Events

December 4 @ 6:30 pm - December 5 @ 11:30 pm

SOLD OUT: Christmas Day Lunch with Quality Events

December 25 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm