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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…

Adelaide Zoo has some otterly exciting news – two little pups have been born! Keepers were delighted to hear little squeaks from the otter den in early March when the newborns arrived. The pups are currently spending time in the…

Lucky visitors got an up-close look at Sumatran Tiger Assiqua when she visited the Animal Health Centre at Adelaide Zoo today. The 19-year-old feline underwent a general anesthetic for a check-up after keepers noticed one of her dew claws was…

Adelaide Zoo’s resident Rhinoceros Iguanas have moved house! Male Ziggy and female Stardust recently made the move from their old home in the Nocturnal House to an exhibit near our Maned Wolves, Australian Sea Lions and Meerkats. The pair are…

Zoos SA is thrilled to welcome funding announcements from both the Australian Government and South Australian Government towards exciting and important tourism projects across Adelaide and Monarto zoos. $15.8 million in funding from the Australian Government and South Australian Government…

This week, Adelaide Zoo celebrated a baboon and lion birthday! We kicked off our birthday bonanza with the Hamadryas Baboon troop when female Chappi turned 16-years-old! Even though it was her special day, Chappi was spotted giving the rest of…

Two ador-owl-ble new faces have joined the Adelaide Zoo family! Meet Owlbert Einstein and Owl Pacino, a pair of adorable Barking Owls that were hand raised by Adelaide Zoo Keeper Michelle Birkett.  Born in September last year at Gorge Wildlife…

Two of Adelaide Zoo’s Palm Cockatoos are heading east to help raise national awareness on the plight of their wild cousins. Adelaide Zoo is currently the only institution in Australia that houses these beautiful red and black birds, and is…

Two litters of meerkats have been given a clean bill of health after their visit at Adelaide Zoo’s Animal Health Centre. One by one, the eight adorable little meerkats were weighed, microchipped and had their teeth, digits and general health…

Based on hormone tests and behavioural observations, the window has now passed during which time Adelaide Zoo’s Giant Panda Fu Ni would have given birth. In the past fortnight, Fu Ni’s urinary progesterone level – a hormone associated with pregnancy…

It’s February and the year’s most romantic holiday is approaching fast. Need some inspiration for the perfect way to celebrate your loved one? What about something that also supports the conservation of animals both locally and around the world? Look…

With a health check, birthday party and a whole lot of hot weather fun, it’s been a busy few weeks for our Sumatran Orangutans! Orangutans share 97 per cent of our DNA and many scientists consider the species to be…

If you get a whiff of freshly buttered popcorn at Adelaide Zoo, you’ve got our newest resident Jakarta to thank! Adelaide Zoo is pleased to welcome beautiful binturong Jakarta to the wild family. Born at Perth Zoo, the one-year-old boy…

With a swim in the pond and some delicious ice blocks, our Spotted Hyaena duo have certainly kept cool today! Gamba and Mkoko were treated to frozen snacks filled with delicious meets to both satisfy their appetites and help them…

With a heatwave on the horizon for Adelaide, it’s important to keep an eye on your furry, feathered and scaly friends at home. With icy treats, cool showers and refreshing baths, Adelaide and Monarto Zoo keepers will be pulling out…

Can you believe Christmas is only a whisker away? The year is almost over and we’d like to say a huge thank you to our incredible wild family for helping us connect more people than ever before to nature and…