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

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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…

Mammoth trips – the newest arrivals truck into Monarto Safari Park

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It’s been an exciting few days at Monarto Safari Park with animal arrivals by road and a much smaller journey for another giraffe (the first to enter the new Wild Africa precinct). Firstly, three-year-old giraffe Inkosi, which means King in…

Monarto breaks new ground again as accessibility bus comes on safari

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By Richard Evans For footage and photos of Variety SA Chair Tanya Stratton ‘handing over’ the bus to Zoos SA Chief Executive Elaine Bensted and the Director of Monarto Safari Park, Peter Clark, click here Thousands of spectators at South Australia’s biggest motor sport…

Monarto Safari Park mourns the loss of Imani the Southern White Rhino and welcomes new life with its 48th giraffe calf

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Monarto Safari Park is mourning the tragic loss of our 11-month-old Southern White Rhino calf, Imani, who sadly passed away on Monday, 21 October 2019. While the cause of death is yet to be fully diagnosed, preliminary analysis indicates some…

There’s a baby boom at Monarto Zoo, with keepers celebrating the safe arrival of another baby chimpanzee!

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Third-time mum Zombi gave birth to a baby girl on Sunday night, marking the second chimp born at the zoo this year. Monarto Zoo Keeper Hayley Lewis said keepers are absolutely over the moon to have another beautiful baby girl…

Hopping with joy! Monarto Safari Park welcomes twin bilby joeys

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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…

Double the fun as new Spotted Hyena twins bring cub count to five!

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Monarto Safari Park is celebrating its most successful Spotted Hyena breeding season, with the birth of another litter of twins bringing the cub count to five! Three-year-old female hyena, Fahari, is the latest clan member to become a mum, giving…

Santa Paws is coming to town!

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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…

World First Milestone Sees Conservation Project Take Flight

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A project ten years in the making and involving ten tiny Mallee Emu-wrens has taken an unexpected but delightful twist. Keepers are agog at the arrival of three endangered and locally extinct Mallee Emu-wren chicks, the first ever thought to…

Rambunctious rhino calf’s name revealed on World Rhino Day!

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She’s small(ish), energetic (very) and loves the zoomies – the name for Monarto Safari Park’s two-month-old rambunctious Southern White Rhino calf has been announced today – on World Rhino Day! “I’m delighted to reveal that the little calf’s name is…

Zoos SA commemorates World Ranger Day

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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…

$15.8 million towards new Visitor Centre at Monarto Zoo and five-year extension for Giant Pandas at Adelaide Zoo

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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…

Simply perfect! Giraffe calf named on World Giraffe Day

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The 21st of June is a very special day if you’re a giraffe or, one of the conservation organisations trying to help them fight back from their Silent Extinction: it’s World Giraffe Day! To mark World Giraffe Day, Zoos SA…

Mammoth milestone for Asian Elephants is paved by Black Rhinos

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Today marks a major milestone in Monarto Safari Park’s project to home Asian Elephants with the commencement of major works on the Asian Elephant barn. “We’ve been working at a record pace to get a new habitat ready for the…

Spotted! Little hyena cub joins the clan

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Who could resist that little face? An adorable little chocolate-brown cub has joined the Spotted Hyena clan at Monarto Safari Park. Born at the end of August, keepers have been monitoring the clan while allowing time for the little one…

Pak Boon and Tang Mo announced as newest members of the elephant herd at Monarto Safari Park

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Zoos SA is trumpeting with excitement as the details of two more Asian Elephants who are set to join three others at Monarto Safari Park in mid-2025 are announced. Pak Boon and Tang Mo from Taronga Zoo Sydney are packing…

Zoos SA celebrates Vet Nurse Day and a nomination for Vet Nurse of the Year as Brush-tailed Bettong gets a health check

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It might be Vet Nurse Day but there’s no rest for the wonderful vet nurses at Zoos SA with a Brush-tailed Bettong getting a health check. “Zoos SA is very lucky to employ 10 talented and highly skilled veterinary nurses…

Merry Christmas from our wild family!

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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…

Very special Mallee Emu-wrens return home

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Some very special little wrens have returned home to South Australia, marking a huge contribution to the conservation program working to save their species. Forty endangered Mallee Emu-wrens were recently released into a protected area in Ngarkat Conservation Park in…

Eggstatic about Easter animal enrichment!

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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…

Monarto Safari Park’s hyaena cubs look spot on at first health check!

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Monarto Safari Park’s little Spotted Hyaena cubs have had their first health check, with veterinary staff and keepers delighted to give them both a clean bill of health. The eight-week-old cubs reside in an ‘off limits’ area of the park. The…

Tassie Devil joeys ace their first health check

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Four adorable Tasmanian Devil joeys have soared through their first health check! The three healthy girls and one boy are six months old and recently had their first visit with the vet at Monarto Zoo. Mum Thumbelina enjoyed a short…

And then there were six! We now have the largest clan of hyaena in the country

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We’re excited to announce we’re now home to Australia’s largest clan of Spotted Hyaenas! After father-son duo Gamba and Mkoko made the journey down the hill to their new home at Adelaide Zoo, keepers at Monarto decided to give our…

Jumbo fundraiser hits the jackpot!

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Our campaign to raise $2.025 million to bring three Asian Elephants to Monarto Safari Park has been realised in just 28 days! “We’ve done it. They’re coming!” said a very excited Elaine Bensted, CE of Zoos SA. “We are blown…

Open and ready! Kids head into The Outpost

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Monarto Safari Park has today unveiled The Outpost education centre; a transformation of the previous Visitor Centre with the Hon Susan Close MP, Deputy Premier and Mayor of Rural City of Murray Bridge, Brenton Lewis in attendance. The Outpost offers…

9 inspiring Jane Goodall quotes from her trip to Monarto Zoo

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It’s been two days since the incredible primatologist Dr. Jane Goodall visited Monarto Zoo and our sister zoo Adelaide Zoo and it’s safe to say we’re still buzzing. With nearly 60 years of experience under her belt, it’s no surprise…

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

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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…

Birthday message of Hope from Dr Jane Goodall is top banana

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World-renowned and globally-loved ethologist Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE Founder, the Jane Goodall Institute & UN Messenger of Peace has sent a very special birthday video message to Monarto Safari Park to celebrate Chimpanzee Hope’s third birthday. Keepers at Monarto Safari…

Future Not So Blue For Rare Reptile!

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Zoos SA is thrilled to announce a world-first for conservation with the successful captive breeding of the endangered Pygmy Blue-tongue Lizard at Monarto Zoo. The birth of 14 lizards this year is the first time the species has been successfully…

Oryx Eleven: ‘extinct in the wild’ Scimitar-horned Oryx born at Monarto Safari Park!

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It’s been a busy few weeks for the ungulate keepers at Monarto Safari Park with the arrival of six extinct in the wild Scimitar-horned Oryx calves this month, bringing the total born this year to 11. Over the last weekend…

Forest bathing and animal observation

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Nature therapy: Forest bathing and animal observation Saturday 15 October 8:15am to 10:30am Slow down, embrace your senses and re-connect with nature during a guided forest bathing and animal observation experience at Monarto Safari Park. We have combined the traditional…

Tassie Devil joeys ace their first health check

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Our adorable Tasmanian Devil joeys have been given a clean bill of health! The five-month-old babies had their first visit with the vet today at Monarto Zoo. While mum Mylo was busy with a delicious snack, her three little boys…

Celebrating a pant-hooting birthday!

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It’s been a day of celebration at Monarto Safari Park as Chimpanzee, Lani, marked her 21st birthday. The whole troop were pant-hooting with excitement as they shared in a birthday party filled with enrichment treats from their keepers. Senior Keeper of…

Black Rhinoceros can’t contain his excitement with new exhibit

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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…

Sad farewell for Khari at Monarto Safari Park

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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…

40 years of Monarto Safari Park

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Welcome zoo-comers – tall, horny and furry!

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Welcome to our new zoo-comers – tall, horny and furry! It’s been a busy few months at Zoos SA with both sites welcoming some adorable new residents. Across the Mallee plains of Monarto, Volta the giraffe has joined the herd…

Coronavirus (COVID 19) update on catering partners and animal experiences – 19 March

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Our latest update includes details about our catering partners and the latest information regarding our animal experiences and behind-the-scenes tours. Catering update • From Friday 20th March Quality Catering will operate Fig Tree Café at Adelaide Zoo instead of Wisteria…

Two baby giraffes in two weeks!

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Another not-so-little baby has joined the Monarto Zoo family with the birth of an adorable giraffe calf this morning. Born to fourth-time mum Kinky in the early hours of the morning, the youngster was discovered by zoo staff in the…

Cubby Birthday to you, you and YOU!

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It was a case of Happy Birthday to you, you and you as keepers and visitors to Monarto Safari Park celebrated the first birthday of African Lion cubs Malkia, Ruka and Chad. The mini big cats, born on the 24 January 2022,…

Five things you didn’t know about Giraffe births

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It’s safe to say we’re absolutely smitten with our giraffe herd’s newest family members! Thanks to a baby boom, Monarto Safari Park was thrilled to welcome three adorable giraffe calves to the wild family in 2017, with a fourth arriving…

Baby Boom! We’re Celebrating Giraffe and Spotted Hyena Births

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We are thrilled to announce the pitter patter of paws and hooves has grown with some special new arrivals across Monarto Safari Park. The team are celebrating not one but two births, highlighting the conservation charity’s vital role in regional…

Latest Update: Visiting Zoos SA during the COVID-19 outbreak

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We would like to update all our visitors about the efforts Zoos SA is making with regards to the Coronavirus and the health and safety of our guests, staff, visitors and of course, our wonderful animals. In this fast-changing environment…

Puppy love is in the air at Monarto Safari Park!

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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…

Tiny puppies make their big debut

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Six tiny African Painted Dog puppies have made their 10-acre enclosure debut at Monarto Safari Park. Born to mum Bulu in late April, the pups have become more adventurous over the past while, each day making it further and further…

First rhino moves to Wild Africa as Zoos SA celebrates success of 2019 Gala

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It’s official – Monarto Zoo’s exciting new precinct Wild Africa has its very first resident! Zoos SA is pleased to announce Southern White Rhino Ibutho was successfully transported in early February to the Wild Africa development at Monarto Zoo Ibutho,…

Racing to save the world’s fastest cat

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Today is World Cheetah Day and we’re celebrating all things spotty, fluffy and speedy! There are a million things we could say about these elegant cats, but we thought we’d take this opportunity to let you know a little bit…

A big win for the future of some special birds

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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…

Book presentation – Blood, Sweat & Fears

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Nurturing a lifelong desire to visit Africa? Yearning to hear a lion roar? Climb aboard. Previous experience… not essential. Join us for a book presentation with Australian author Brian Bassett and hear some of his captivating wildlife stories. The author shares his…

Friday feels – no social distancing required for hugging Chimpanzee mother and daughter duo

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Friday feels – no social distancing required for hugging Chimpanzee mother and daughter duo It’s the heartwarming vision we all need to see during these trying times. Monarto Safari Park’s chimpanzee mother and daughter duo Hannah and Hope were spotted having…

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