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Blackbuck

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Meet the beautiful Blackbuck! These majestic antelope are best known for their spiralled horns, which sweep back from the head in a dramatic v-shape. Male Blackbucks are much larger than their female friends, and have a rich dark brown coat,…

Activity budgets: the science behind good animal welfare

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At Zoos SA, the welfare of our animals is our top priority. And with over 3,000 animals across 300 species, taking into consideration every individual’s needs is no small task. As different as African Lions are to Western Swamp Tortoises,…

Find out why our Director of Life Sciences is passionate about rhino conservation

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/rhino-conservation/

Learn how Zoos SA Director of Life Sciences Peter Clark developed his affinity with rhinos and why he believes engaging the next generation of conservationists is so important for the future of all wildlife. What’s your story? I am the Director…

Director of Monarto Safari Park awarded UNESCO Achievement Award

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/unesco-award-peter-clark/

Zoos SA is celebrating the recognition of Peter Clark, Director of Monarto Safari Park who was awarded a UNESCO Achievement Award for his conservation career spanning nearly 50 years. Helen Rice, Chairperson of the UNESCO Clubs Adelaide Chapter commended Peter…

Exciting New Plans for the Future of our Zoos

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/exciting-new-plans-future-zoos/

Zoos South Australia (Zoos SA) is pleased to announce a proposed vision plan that will guide the transformation of both Adelaide and Monarto Zoos over the next 20 years and create new and exciting memories for members, supporters and visitors….

Take the walk of the brave!

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Monarto Zoo unveils $40 million resort and glamping facilities

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Monarto Zoo: private investor will build and operate a five-star luxury resort and glamping facilities as part of a multi-million dollar expansion. This exciting $40 million expansion will transform Monarto Zoo into the world’s largest safari experience outside of Africa…

Race to save Australia’s most endangered and genetically important species of bird on National Threatened Species Day

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To mark National Threatened Species Day, Zoos SA has announced the safe arrival and quarantine of six critically endangered and genetically unique captive-bred Plains-wanderer birds from Victoria’s Werribee Open Range Zoo. The Plains Wanderer birds are listed in first position…

Giraffe Viewing Platform

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/venues/giraffe-viewing-platform/

Experience Australia’s largest giraffe herd from Monarto Safari Park’s giraffe viewing platform. This unique venue is just a 2-3 minute walk from the function centre and allows your guests to marvel at Monarto’s magnificent giraffes whilst enjoying the rolling landscape backdrop of…

A first in Australian conservation achieved in the fight to save Mallee Emu-wren

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/a-first-in-australian-conservation-achieved-in-the-fight-to-save-mallee-emu-wren/

After 10 years in the making, ten endangered Mallee Emu-wrens have arrived at Monarto Safari Park, forming the first ever ex-situ population of the species and marking a major milestone for their conservation. The Mallee Emu-wren is one of Australia’s…

Onika the Painted Dog: Pack takes a stand for three-legged mate

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/onika-the-african-painted-dog/

Carnivore keepers at Monarto Safari Park are counting their blessings after an African Painted Dog named Onika has returned to full health after having one of its back legs amputated. “Carnivore keepers noticed that Onika, one of our two-year-old males,…

Yes, they really are called porcupettes – all in a zookeeper’s day

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/yes-they-really-are-called-porcupettes-all-in-a-zookeepers-day/

The ninth International Zookeeper Day is held on Wednesday October 4 in honour of St Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals. Zookeeper Day celebrates the people who make it their life’s work to care for animals, whether at…

Monarto Zoo’s Native Habitat Garden a blossoming reality

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/native-habitat-garden-blossoming/

As a conservation charity that exists to connect people with nature, we’re constantly looking for new ways to inspire the public to care about the natural environment and its wildlife. Hidden amongst trees and native animal exhibits at Monarto Zoo,…

Boost for bilbies in the wild

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/bilby-boost/

The wild bilby population received a boost last month, with eight of the iconic and rare marsupials released into Australian Wildlife Conservancy’s Mt Gibson Wildlife Sanctuary in Western Australia, including two Monarto Zoo bred bilbies. Four-year-old male Greater Bilby Yarli…

New Visitor Centre Update

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/new-visitor-center-update/

Despite restrictions, lockdowns and the wildest weather (yes, even for a Safari Park) Monarto’s new Visitor Centre is certainly taking shape with the team celebrating the completion of the internal roof and rammed earth walls. “Progress is being made at…

Monarto Zoo’s hand raised giraffe calf joins the herd

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/hand-raised-giraffe-joins-herd/

After a tough start to life being rejected by her first-time mother, Monarto Zoo’s newest adorable giraffe calf is finally ready to re-join the herd. Affectionately known as ‘Eyelean’ to keepers, the little giraffe calf has been thriving under the…

38 extinct-in-the-wild animals released into Monarto Safari Park’s newest precinct

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/oryx-wild-africa-release/

Dozens of extinct-in-the-wild animals set foot, or should we say hoof, into their new home in a major milestone for Monarto Safari Park’s new 550-hectare precinct, Wild Africa. A total of 38 Scimitar-horned Oryx were released into stage one of…

It’s time to rethink the zoo

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/rethinking-the-zoo/

What do the Pygmy Blue-Tongue Lizard, Yellow-footed Rock-wallaby and Przewalski’s Horse all have in common? Well, for one thing they’ve all been on the brink of extinction; for another, they very likely wouldn’t be around today if not for the…

Soona’s Gift

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On Friday 9 October we lost an amazing member of the Monarto Chimpanzee troop. Soona Boona as she was affectionately known arrived at Monarto in November of 2010 from the Burgers Zoo. Although Soona was born at Burgers she spent a…

Sister act – African Painted Dogs Bulu and Penda turn six!

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/sisters-turn-six/

Happy Birthday Bulu and Penda! It was party time at Monarto Safari Park today as African Painted Dog sisters, Bulu and Penda, celebrated their sixth birthday. The birthday girls were treated to some special enrichment to celebrate their big day,…

Chimp Viewing Platform

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/venues/chimp-viewing-platform/

Come face to face with our closest cousin in the animal kingdom The chimp habitat is home to our cheeky chimp troop! An amazing function space for a cocktail event or informal breakfast, the chimp platform is undercover but outdoors and conveniently located…

Grapes for good

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Monarto Safari Park announces new summer opening times

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/monarto-safari-park-summer-opening/

Monarto Safari Park is to change its opening times over the warm, summer period to ensure the wellbeing, welfare and enjoyment of both animals, visitors and staff. From 1st December through 29 February 2020 Monarto Safari Park will open half…

Saving rhinos from extinction on World Rhino day

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/saving-rhinos-extinction-world-rhino-day/

This World Rhino Day, we’re joining people around the world to take action to protect rhinos from poaching. The heartbreaking reality is one rhino is killed every six hours. Worth more than gold and cocaine on the illegal black market,…

A big win for the future of some special birds

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/cockatoo-funding-win/

The South-eastern Red-tailed Black-cockatoo is in trouble. Classified as endangered in the wild, these striking birds are sadly losing their habitats at a rapid rate. Feeding only on the fruit of native Stringybark and Buloke trees, these cockies are struggling…

Hundreds of jobs created as Monarto Safari Park’s Visitor Centre nears completion

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/hundreds-of-jobs-created-as-monarto-safari-parks-visitor-centre-nears-completion/

Copy of release as sent out by Premier of South Australia/Zoos SA Another state-of-the-art tourist attraction is on South Australia’ doorstep with Monarto Safari Park’s new Visitor Centre soon to open. The Visitor Centre – made possible by $4.5 million…

Our hand-raised giraffe calf Eyelean turns one!

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/monarto-zoo-hand-raised-giraffe-calf-eyelean-turns-one/

It’s time to gather the presents and pop your party hat on – it’s our special giraffe calf Eyelean’s first birthday party! Eyelean had a tougher start to life than most. Having been rejected by her first-time mother, keepers made…

Zoos SA commemorates World Ranger Day

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/zoos-sa-commemorates-world-ranger-day/

World Ranger Day is marked annually on 31 July and is an International Ranger Federation initiative, promoted in association with The Thin Green Line Foundation. A job as a ranger is not easy – their bravery, dedication and commitment to protect…

Conservation Uncovered – Zoos SA launches nearly-nude calendar

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/conservation-uncovered-calendar/

It’s time for Fire Fighters, Farmers, and Nuns Having Fun to move over. For the first time ever, Zoos SA’s team has ‘tastefully disrobed’ for a calendar in a bid to raise funds and to draw attention to the conservation…

We need your help to protect bushfire-affected wildlife

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/bushfire-zaa-wcf-appeal/

Ecologists estimate we’ve lost over one billion Australian animals – mammals, birds and reptiles – since the catastrophic blazes gripping the country began, with untold others sick, injured, suffering and displaced. The animals that have survived now face a tough time ahead, having…

Things are looking rosier for little Nolean, Monarto Safari Park’s hand-raised giraffe calf, after months of round-the-clock care

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/nolean-giraffe-calf/

When giraffe Thula gave birth to her second calf in October last year, keepers kept their fingers crossed that things would go well. However, despite a good birth, the 14-year-old mother began to show the same reaction to her new…

Little Nolean sticks her neck out

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/little-nolean-sticks-her-neck-out/

Ungulate keepers at Monarto Safari Park were celebrating this week as Nolean, the giraffe calf they have hand-raised since October, made her first long-legged steps back into the herd, after months of round-the-clock care. Nolean was born in October last…

Puppy love as critically endangered African Painted Dogs are born at Monarto Safari Park

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/puppy-love-african-painted-dogs-are-born-at-monarto-safari-park/

Puppy love is certainly in the air at Monarto Safari Park with the very exciting birth of eight African Painted Dog puppies! Born to first-time mum, Bulu, overnight on April 27th 2021, the puppies are being lovingly attended to and…

Sad farewell for Khari at Monarto Safari Park

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/farewell-khari/

Monarto Safari Park is mourning the passing of one-year-old male African Lion cub Khari after he was humanely euthanised on Monday. Born to mum Husani along with his three sisters in February 2020, Khari was beloved by staff, volunteers and…

Monarto Zoo hand raising latest adorable Giraffe calf

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/hand-raised-giraffe-calf/

Monarto Zoo is absolutely thrilled to welcome another little giraffe to the herd – the fourth in 12 months! Born during the night of Monday, 29 January to first-time mum, Thula, the giraffe calf started out life strong and healthy….

Spot-foster: Australasian first for vulnerable little Cheetah cubs and their carers

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/cheetah-cross-foster/

When a single Cheetah cub was born at Monarto Safari Park late in the night on Sunday 5 March, keepers were delighted but concerned. This was just the beginning of a very spotty ‘tail’ that ended in an Australasian first…

Black Rhinoceros can’t contain his excitement with new exhibit

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/black-rhino-exhibit/

When a new exhibit opens at Monarto Safari Park, it is usually the staff that are the most excited. And while there was definitely a buzz around the fence line at the new Black Rhinoceros exhibit opening this month, it…

Monarto Safari Park Visitor Centre opening dates announced

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/visitor-centre-opening-dates/

It’s here! The Wild is Calling… The doors to Monarto Safari Park’s new Visitor Centre will open on 25 March 2022 giving guests a wild welcome and even wilder experiences to come. Heralding more visitors than ever before, excited explorers will arrive…

Festive fun at Monarto Safari Park and Adelaide Zoo

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/festive-fun-at-monarto-safari-park-and-adelaide-zoo/

Christmas has come early for the animals at both Zoos SA’s sites which were treated to a delivery of Christmas presents filled with enriching foods and fun. “Both our sites are open 365 days a year including Christmas Day, so we…

Przewalski’s Horses – ancient and rarely tame!

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/p-horse/

The Przewalski’s horse, also called the Takhi, is a wild, undomesticated horse. In fact, they are the world’s last remaining pure wild horse. Smaller than domestic horses, they have stocky bodies and a thick upright mane. But the first thing you…

Open and ready for action! Step on in to Monarto Safari Park’s new Visitor Centre

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/vc-opens/

The day has arrived! Monarto Safari Park’s new Visitor Centre will open its gates at 9.30am with a Welcome to Country and Healing Ceremony by Uncle Moogy and a speech by Elaine Bensted, CE of Zoos SA. Visitors will spill…

Puppy love is in the air at Monarto Safari Park!

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/african-painted-dog-introductions-love-2020/

While they may not be indulging in champagne and strawberries this Valentine’s Day, Monarto Safari Park’s pack of African Painted Dogs are enjoying another special gift – each other’s company. Monarto’s carnivore team recently introduced females Penda and Bulu to…

Monarto Safari Park and Adelaide Zoo-bred Greater Stick-nest Rats find new home in the wild

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/greater-stick-nest-rats-release/

No less than 40 Greater Stick-nest Rats have been released into the wild after being bred at Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park as part of a vital conservation program. Now we know what some of you might be thinking: rats……

Goodbye sweet Eshe

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/goodbye-sweet-eshe/

Zoos SA is deeply saddened to announce the loss of Eshe, the 15-month-old female Southern White Rhinoceros at Monarto Safari Park. “This is shattering news,” said Peter Clark, Director of Monarto Safari Park. “Veterinary staff were monitoring Eshe after keepers noticed that she was not displaying her normal energy level and lying…

Four ways Lions 360 is helping save African Lions in the wild

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/lions-360-helps-save-wild-african-lions/

You’ve already heard about how Lions 360 is helping keep our lion pride happy and healthy, but did you know that Lions 360 is great for African lions in the wild too? Sadly over the last 21 years, the wild population…

Reversing the red with a dash of spots and feathers

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/reversing-the-red-with-a-dash-of-spots-and-feathers/

Double the celebration on international day of conservation optimism 7 February is the second Reverse the Red Day and Zoos SA is delighted to announce that there is cause for a double celebration with successful outcomes for two native conservation…

In these horrifying times, what can you do to help bushfire, heat and drought-affected wildlife?

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/help-wildlife-heat/

Since these catastrophic bushfires first gripped our country, it’s estimated by the World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF) that we’ve lost well over one billion animals. The animals that have survived now face an incredibly tough time ahead, having to…

Santa Paws is coming to town!

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/christmas-enrichment/

He’s made his list, checked it twice and now Santa Paws has paid a special Christmas Eve visit to Zoos SA. The big man in red had some extra help from the volunteer BEEZA (Behaviour and Environmental Enrichment of Zoo…

Hopping with joy! Monarto Safari Park welcomes twin bilby joeys

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/bilby-joeys/

Just in time for Easter, Monarto Safari Park is bouncing with excitement to announce the birth of two gorgeous Greater Bilby joeys. The twins, a male and female, were born to three-year-old Lisa, and recently emerged from her pouch to explore their…

Eggstatic about Easter animal enrichment!

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/easter-enrichment/

Happy Easter Sunday! The Easter bilby has paid a seasonal visit to a variety of animals at both Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park, sharing wonderful Easter-themed enrichment created by the BEEZA group. Keepers treated their furry friends to Easter-themed…

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