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Chimpanzee

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Meet the curious chimps! Monarto Safari Park is home to twelve chimpanzees! The group consists of four adult females, three adult males, an adolescent female, one juvenile male, two juvenile girls and a baby boy. The females within the troop…

Cheetah

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Meet the charismatic Cheetah! Monarto Safari Park is home to 16 Cheetahs, five males and 11 females. Each Cheetah plays an important role within the park as well as to the greater region. In June 2012, female Kwatile was born, not…

African Painted Dogs

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Meet the playful dogs! Monarto Safari Park is home to a pack of seven African Painted Dogs, Baraka, Onika, Ajani, Masikio, Bulu, Amani and Sanaa. Bulu is the proud mother of the last litter, who were born in April 2021….

Spotted Hyena

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Meet the inquisitive hyenas! Who runs the world!? Girls! Well in the life of a Spotted Hyena clan, this is certainly the case. The beautiful Spotted Hyena at Monarto Safari Park live in a matriarchal hierarchy, meaning the girls rank…

African Lion

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Meet the majestic lions! Monarto Safari Park is home to one of Australia’s largest lion prides. With three adult females, three adult males, six sub adult cubs (four female and three male) and four cubs born in August 2023 (three…

Elephants at Monarto Safari Park

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Scimitar-horned Oryx

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Meet the stunning oryx! Scimitar-horned Oryx are an antelope from North Africa, characterised by their large sweeping curved horns that resemble a scimitar sword. The first oryx arrived at Monarto around 1989. In 2011 Monarto receive a large mixed sex…

Yellow-footed Rock-wallaby

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Meet the loveable wallabies! Myrtle is the self-proclaimed queen of the Monarto Safari Park Yellow-footed Rock-wallaby mob. She was born at the park on 28 December 2011 and hand-reared by keepers. She lives in the Wallaby Gorge walk-through habitat with…

Journey of his lifetime: transporting Mabuti the giraffe

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Transporting a large animal is no easy task. Monarto Zoo Senior Ungulate Keeper Mark Mills takes us on the year-long journey for Mabuti the giraffe’s transfer to Orana Wildlife Park. Words and photos by Mark Mills “About a year ago,…

Southern White Rhinoceros

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Meet the remarkable rhinos! Monarto Safari Park is home to a rhino crash of six Southern White Rhinoceros: two mature bulls and four mature females. Females Umqali and Savannah are housed together. Our other two females, Carrie and Uhura, live together in…

Meerkat

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Meet the merry meerkats! Monarto’s meerkat mob consists of 12 mischievous meerkats across two mobs. The first group consists of three energetic brothers who were all born in Melbourne Zoo in 2012 before making their way to Monarto Safari Park…

We need Lions 360 hosts to join our team

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Waterhole Function Centre

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Corporate Events Planning a board meeting, corporate strategy day or business conference? There is no better place than in the surroundings of our African Savannah. We work closely with our clients to tailor the perfect work corporate event to your needs, complete with…

Spiny Leaf Stick Insect

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Meet the Spiny Leaf Stick Insects! Australia is home to approximately 150 species of Stick Insects – one of these species is the Spiny Leaf Stick Insect! Spiny Leaf Stick Insects are naturally found in the forests along the Queensland…

Giraffe

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Meet ginormous giraffe! Fifteen giraffes inhabit our drive-through waterhole, while a bachelor group of eight giraffe bulls are housed in an off-limits area of Monarto Safari Park. 2 bulls have moved into our new Wild Africa precinct. The first calf…

Black Rhinoceros

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Meet Monarto Safari Park’s radiant rhinos! Monarto Safari Park is currently one of only two Australian zoos that house the magnificent Black Rhinoceros. The two males, Induna and Sentwali, came to the park from Taronga Western Plains Zoo in 2007….

Hippopotamus

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Meet the humungous Hippopotamuses! Monarto Safari Park is home to two gorgeous hippopotamuses, Brindabella and Pansy. They are settling into their brand new habitat in the Wild Africa precinct. You can meet the hippos in our sneak peek safari experiences….

Cape Porcupine

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Meet the prickly porcupines! Monarto Safari Park is home to five beautiful Cape Porcupines, Oliver and Rita, and their offspring Louie, Walter and Winni. Oliver and Rita, both born in 2015, arrived in April 2017 after making the journey from…

Monarto Safari Park Visitor Centre

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Rhino Interactive

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Go behind the scenes with the rare and endangered Southern White Rhino and Black Rhino. Assist the keeper in their daily health check and feed then put them to bed for the night. Buy a gift voucher Share the wonder…

A Devilish Native Experience

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Get up-close to some of Australia’s most endangered native animals in Monarto Safari Park’s off limits breeding facility. Learn about our many conservation programs fighting to save Black-footed Rock and Mainland Tammar Wallaby, Brush-tailed Bettong, bilby, and Tasmanian Devils from…

Nyala

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Meet the incredible Nyalas! Monarto Safari Park is home to nine fascinating Nyala on display. Female Thandi and along with male Alberto, have called Monarto Safari Park home since 2017 after making the journey from Werribee Open Range Zoo in…

Lions At Bedtime

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With a string of exciting births Monarto Safari Park proudly cares for the largest lion pride in the country and you can meet them up close! Assist the keeper in calling the lions into their night quarters, feed them their…

Cheetah Experience

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Come and spend some time with our beautiful Cheetah, her keeper and learn first-hand about these incredible animals as well as the zoo’s breeding programs for these rare and endangered species. To make your walk safe and enjoyable, all participants…

Giraffe Safari

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Have you ever wanted to find out what it is like to be knee high to a giraffe? Experience the thrill of hand feeding these majestic animals in our rarely seen off limits area. This experience can be booked on…

Wedding Ceremonies

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Holding your wedding ceremony at Monarto Safari Park is a truly memorable event. Our tranquil surrounds and dramatic backdrops, enlivened by African animals in action, will imbue your wedding photos with an extra touch of otherworldly magic. Ceremony Locations: Giraffe…

Tasmanian Devil

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Meet the feisty devils! Monarto Safari Park is home to 14 feisty Tasmanian Devils. We work with several other Australian zoos to ensure there is an insurance population for the Tasmanian Devil in case there is no cure found for the…

Accessibility at the park

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Przewalski’s Horse

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Meet the heroic horses! What is a Przewalski’s Horse you ask?! A Przewalski’s Horse, or P-horse for short, is the world’s only remaining wild horse and is native to Mongolia, Kazhakstan and the Gobi Desert. They’re smaller than domestic horses,…

Plains Zebra

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Meet the dazzling zebras! Monarto Safari Park is home to six herds of striking Plains Zebras. A breeding herd of ten zebras takes up residence in the off limits areas and is headed by dominant male, Storm. Storm arrived at…

Meet the Chimps

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Go behind the scenes and meet our dedicated Chimpanzee keepers as they tell you all about our closest living relatives. You’ll get a unique perspective of the individual personalities of our cheeky chimps, assist keepers in preparing enrichment items for…

Christmas Packages

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The Monarto Safari Park Waterhole Function Centre is situated on the edge of the Africa precinct. Immerse your guests in a wild African experience enjoying stunning views of Monarto’s African animals. The scenic venue boasts a variety of dining options, from gourmet BBQ’s and…

International Day of Women and Girls in Science

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This month’s International Women’s Day comes hot on the heels of another lesser known, but equally as important, International Day of Women and Girls in Science. As an organisation with a strong female presence, we are in a great position…

Monarto Safari Park’s call from the wild: Help us home elephants

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Help us home elephants Zoos SA calls on South Aussies and all elephant lovers to help raise funds to home Asian Elephants at Monarto Safari Park as plans to build an amazing habitat for initially three Asian elephants are revealed!…

Build in the wild

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Following last week’s announcement that Monarto Safari Park’s new Visitor Centre will open to members from Wednesday 23 March and to the general public from Friday 25 March 2022, Zoos SA has shared information regarding the sustainability of the Visitor…

Group visits at Monarto Safari Park

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Monarto Safari Park offers a comprehensive range of discounted group visit options. Visiting groups to Monarto Safari Park have the opportunity and flexibility to experience our open range zoo in a number of ways! From Private Group Tours, Zu-Loop Shuttle Groups…

Multi-million dollar Monarto Safari Park upgrade roars into life – creating hundreds of South Australian jobs

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Zoos SA announces Mossop Construction + Interiors as appointed builder for Monarto Safari Park Visitor Centre as Deputy Prime Minister, Premier and officials inspect build so far… Construction work has officially begun on the new Visitor Centre at Monarto Safari…

Tsotsi by Laura Hanley, Senior Keeper Primates, Monarto Safari Park

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Tsotsi was the alpha male Chimpanzee at Monarto Safari Park. He sadly passed away on Thursday 8 June 2023. Senior Keeper of Primates, Laura Hanley has penned this farewell… It is so hard when you lose a being of this…

Keeper for a Morning

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Spend the morning getting a taste of what the life of a zoo keeper is really like! This unique experience involves close-up interaction with our rare and extraordinary animals, and an insight to the many breeding programs undertaken at the…

Visitor Information

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Monarto Safari Park is now the largest safari experience to exist outside of Africa. Spanning more than 1,500 hectares and home to more than 50 species of exotic and native mammals, birds and reptiles, you can fit every major zoo…

Keeper for a Day

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Ever wondered what it’s like to be a zoo keeper? This is a unique opportunity to work interactively with some of our specialist keepers. You’ll be involved in feeding the animals, undertaking health checks and preparing exhibits. This is a…

Meerkat Mingle

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Mix it with our inquisitive meerkat mob in a unique and fun interactive experience. You’ll enjoy time in their exhibit with a keeper mingling with these playful creatures. Enjoy great photographic opportunities as the meerkats interact with you for some…

Lions 360 Dome

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For your next function, experience the breathtaking Lions 360 Dome at Monarto Safari Park. Guaranteed to leave you in even more awe than when you entered, your guests will take the walk of the brave underground and emerge within clawing…

American Bison

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Meet the woolly bison! As the first species to arrive at the park in 1983, American Bison have always been an integral part of Monarto Safari Park. Since the initial arrival of two bison, the mighty herd has grown and…

Meet three keepers on International Zookeeper Day!

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International Zookeeper Day is celebrated annually on the 4 October to tie with the Feast of St Francis of Assisi. It was St Francis of Assisi who is believed to have advocated that it was our duty to protect and…

Kangaroo Island Dunnart discovery a true masterpiece

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After the discovery of a female Kangaroo Island dunnart and her pouch full of babies, Zoos SA is excited to announce that two years on from the bushfires, there’s more exciting news for the endangered species. A further six healthy…

Lions 360

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Take your sense of adventure to the next level with Monarto Safari Park’s Lions 360 experience, the only 360 degree lion experience in Australia. Guaranteed to leave you in even more awe than when you entered, you’ll walk through a…

Accessible Keeper Talks

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Lions and Wines

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The ultimate luxury South Australian wildlife, food and wine experience! Travel in luxury with private helicopter flights from Adelaide over the stunning Adelaide Hills before arriving at one of the largest open range zoos in the world. Be personally greeted…

Brave Boon

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Last week, I compiled an article to update everyone on the continuation of the Monarto Chimpanzee journey over the last few weeks. It is with a heavy heart that I share the news of Boon’s passing in the early hours…

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