Monarto Safari Park

We’re on the move!

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We’ve packed our bags and we’re on the move! It’s the final few days before Monarto Safari Park’s new Visitor Centre opens and the wild is calling. Zoos SA staff and volunteers have heard the call and have begun the task…

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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…

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Monarto Safari Park welcomes four ROARSOME lion cubs AND celebrates chimpanzee Hope’s first birthday

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New Lion cubs: Four fierce and feisty felines have arrived at Monarto Safari Park after lioness Husani gave birth. The two-day old lion cubs were born between the evening of Sunday 16 February and early on Monday 17 February to…

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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…

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A rhinormous swap to help species survival

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Zoos SA and Taronga Western Plains Zoo have joined together to help ensure the survival of one of the world’s most spectacular species – the Southern White Rhinoceros. To ensure breeding success and genetic diversity within the ex situ population,…

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Saving our gentle giants

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Experts are calling it the silent extinction. As the world’s tallest animal, and easily one of the most recognisable around the globe, it’s hard to fathom that we could be losing giraffe right before our eyes. But the reality is,…

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

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/rambunctious-rhino-calfs-name-revealed-on-world-rhino-day/

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…

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Welcome to a not-so-little giraffe calf

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We are thrilled to announce the birth of an adorable giraffe calf at Monarto Zoo. Born at 10:45am this morning to fourth-time mum Myeisha, the calf is the first giraffe born at Monarto Zoo in eight years. Giraffe keeper Vaughan…

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Bush Walks with former Zoos SA President Heather Caddick

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/event/bush-walks-2023/

Join us for our popular free guided Bush Walks hosted by former Zoos SA President Heather Caddick! Our scenic walking tracks are a great way to explore the park – where else in Australia could you enjoy a bush walk,…

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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…

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Racing to save the world’s fastest cat

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/racing-save-worlds-fastest-cat-cheetah/

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…

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People of the zoo: meet Monarto Zoo Natives Keeper Simon

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Monarto Zoo is home to more than 500 animals from around the world, but did you know we also have a dedicated native breeding facility? As a conservation charity, we’re proud to be working to secure a future for some…

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Dr Jane Goodall sends happy message of hope to announce Chimpanzee birth

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Monarto Safari Park is pant-hooting with excitement with the arrival of a baby Chimpanzee just in time for Christmas. 28-year-old Chimpanzee, Hannah, gave birth to a healthy boy overnight on 20 December into early 21 December. The announcement was made…

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Director of Monarto Safari Park awarded UNESCO Achievement Award

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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…

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Baby boom at Monarto Safari Park

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Spring is in the air at Monarto Safari Park with exciting new arrivals for both the American Bison and Ring-tailed lemurs! Two American Bison calf were born this month bringing the herd numbers to 13. Erika, who turns three-years-old tomorrow,…

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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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Monarto Zoo’s hand raised giraffe calf joins the herd

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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…

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

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/first-rhino-moves-to-wild-africa-as-zoos-sa-celebrates-success-of-2019-gala/

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,…

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Double the cubs, double the excitement with spotty paws on board!

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The pitter-patter of little paws may soon double at Monarto Safari Park! After welcoming lion cubs at the end of January, the park is now expecting cubs of the spotty kind. In exciting news, nine-year-old cheetah Kesho is pregnant and…

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One in a million donor makes mammoth impact on elephants’ campaign

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Zoos SA is delighted to announce that a private donor has stepped forward and given $1million to the ‘Help us home elephants campaign’ pushing them even closer to the original goal of raising $2.025million by the 23 October 2023. “The…

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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…

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

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/pak-boon-and-tang-mo-announced-as-newest-members-of-the-elephant-herd-at-monarto-safari-park/

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…

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Top ten snuggly mum moments at Zoos SA

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No matter if you’re a cub, pup or bub everyone loves spending time with the special mum in their lives! This is no exception for the species at Zoos SA, who have shared some adorable cuddly moments in the lead…

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Three rears for rhinos! Monarto Safari Park celebrates World Rhino Day

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/three-rears-for-rhinos-monarto-safari-park-celebrates-world-rhino-day/

This World Rhino Day, Zoos SA is asking its followers to take part in a guessing game – identifying the name and species of rhinos at Monarto Safari Park using only pictures of their rears and ears! Keeping staff also…

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Roarsome news: Names fit for big (little) cats

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/roarsome-news-names-fit-for-big-little-cats/

Monarto Safari Park’s four playful and pouncing lion cubs now have names after a competition to name them received more than 1,000 votes and nominations. The public were asked to vote for their favourite name for the three females from…

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Mammoth milestone for Asian Elephants is paved by Black Rhinos

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/major-milestone-in-monarto-safari-parks-project-to-home-asian-elephants/

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…

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Baby on the way! Keepers excitedly anticipate the pitter-patter of tiny rhino hooves

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/southern-white-rhino-pregnant-2020/

Keepers at Monarto Safari Park have some exciting rhino-sized news – Southern White Rhino Umqali is pregnant! Revealed by Assistant Curator Anna Bennett and Zoos SA Veterinarian Jerome Kalvas to viewers during today’s Facebook Live, we’re thrilled to announce we’re…

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The results are in – our eleven Tasmanian Devil joeys have names!

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/tasmanian-devil-joeys-naming-competition-results/

You might remember a few weeks ago we asked you to come up with some great names beginning with X, Y and Z for our recent Tasmanian Devil joey litters. After going through hundreds of suggestions, our dedicated Natives team…

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Innis returns to Monarto Safari Park

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You will soon see a familiar furry face around Monarto Safari Park. Eight-year-old male Cheetah, Innis, has come back to Monarto after a five-year stint at the National Zoo and Aquarium in Canberra. Similarly to many interstate visitors this year,…

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Monarto Safari Park celebrates record Tasmanian Devil breeding success ahead of reopening next week

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/tasmanian-devil-record-breeding/

Keepers at Monarto Safari Park are celebrating a record breeding success for the region’s critical Tasmanian Devil breeding program ahead of reopening next week after their 13-week closure due to the Coronavirus pandemic. A record nine female devils were recommended…

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Spot-tacular Debut on International Cheetah Day

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/spot-tacular-debut-on-international-cheetah-day/

Get ready to spot a new big cat prowling the Monarto Safari Park plains! The park is thrilled to welcome male Cheetah, Dakari (pronounced duh-kar-ee), to the wild family, making his big debut on International Cheetah Day today. Arriving from…

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Monarto Safari Park welcomes the little pitter-patter of paws and clippety-clop of hooves

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/keepers-at-monarto-safari-park-are-being-kept-on-their-toes-as-a-flurry-of-new-animals-has-been-born-at-the-safari-park/

Keepers at Monarto Safari Park are being kept on their toes as a flurry of new animals has been born at the safari park. This week has seen the Carnivore team welcome the birth of twin Spotted Hyaena cubs, born to mum…

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Hip-hip Hooray, Hippos Return to SA!

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Monarto Safari Park is excited to welcome a new species to the park, and as the third largest land mammal in the world they’re sure to make a splash! Two Nile Hippopotamuses, Brindabella and Pansy, have travelled from Werribee Open…

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Miracle Chimp Makes Public Debut

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To mark the public debut of Monarto Zoo’s miracle Chimpanzee infant, zoo keepers have bestowed the little man with a special and befitting name – Boon. The orphaned infant, whose mum Soona tragically passed away Friday shortly after giving birth…

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A Greater Stick-nest what? Monarto Safari Park welcomes the pitter patter of a native species you’ve never heard of

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/a-greater-stick-nest-what-monarto-safari-park-welcomes-the-pitter-patter-of-a-native-species-youve-never-heard-of/

Keepers at Monarto Safari Park are rapt about rats, welcoming the birth of eight native Greater Stick-nest Rat pups as part of a conservation breeding program. Natives keeper, Cristy Seymour, said at first glance a Greater Stick-nest Rat may look…

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Monarto Zoo Mourns Chimpanzee Infant

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/monarto-zoo-mourns-chimpanzee-infant/

Monarto Zoo is mourning the loss of Boon, one of the recently born Chimpanzee infants, after he passed away early yesterday morning. Zoo staff are extremely saddened by the loss as the infant’s passing marks a heartbreaking end to a…

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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…

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The Summer of Safari with New Experiences at Monarto Safari Park

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Have you been dreaming of exploring the African wilderness in open-sided vehicles amongst herds of animals roaming the plains? Now you can, right here in South Australia. Monarto Safari Park is unveiling sneak peek tours through parts of the Wild…

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Zippedeedodah! Double celebrations for Zoos SA

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Is there anything more adorable than a Zebra foal with the zoomies? How about a Komodo Dragon enjoying a slice of birthday chicken? Zoos SA has had held a double celebration this week welcoming a new Zebra foal at Monarto…

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Monarto Safari Park celebrates 20 years of Southern White Rhino conservation

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/20-years-southern-white-rhino-conservation/

This week marks a rhino-sized anniversary – 20 years since Southern White Rhinoceros first arrived to begin the Zoos SA breeding program for the species. On 9 December, 2000, female Southern White Rhino Uhura arrived from Singapore, marking the first…

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Monarto Safari Park’s Wild Africa precinct welcomes more tiny hooves – this time with stripes!

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/zebra-foal-may-21/

What has four tiny hooves and is covered with stripes? Monarto Safari Park’s newest zebra foal! Born to experienced mum Kali last week, the little one has settled in with the rest of the herd and can be seen trotting…

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Seeing Stripes on International Zebra Day

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What’s stripy, dazzling and celebrated today? International Zebra Day! A trio of male zebra at Monarto Safari Park got double the treats today with special enrichment and a return to the Waterhole habitat. The dazzling trio of Timbavati, Intengo and…

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We just can’t wait to meet the cubs!

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They’re going to be the mane event, like no cubs were before! They’re brushing up on playing around and working on their roar. Monarto Safari Park’s little lion cubs have had their first visit to the vet with the health…

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Hooray! Monarto Safari Park is ready to welcome visitors after nearly 100 days of closure

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/monarto-safari-reopening-after-covid/

Nearly 13 weeks since it closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Monarto Safari Park is excited to announce that it will reopen its gates on Monday, 29 June 2020 reuniting animals with wildlife and conservation lovers. The park’s sister site,…

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Paws, spots and blue and pink dots

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/cheetah-cubs-gender-reveal/

Monarto Safari Park’s second litter of eight-week-old Cheetah cubs have had their first health check and their genders revealed! Last week, four-year-old Kuishi’s little ones were weighed (tipping the scales between 3.1kg up to 4.2kg), microchipped, vaccinated and given a…

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Second giraffe calf born in six weeks!

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We’re so excited to announce another newborn giraffe calf has joined our herd! Born yesterday morning to fifth-time mum Kinky, this adorable new addition marks the 46th calf bred at Monarto Zoo. This new bundle of joy comes just weeks…

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Spot-tacular seven! Pitter-patter of paws grows at Monarto Safari Park

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The puddle of adorable spots has grown again at Monarto Safari Park with four-year-old Cheetah, Kuishi, welcoming four fluffy cubs on 5 April. This is Kuishi’s first litter and the new mum has taken to her role spot-tacularly. The birth…

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About Zoos SA

Zoos SA is a not-for-profit conservation charity that exists to connect people with nature and save species from extinction.

Zoos SA acknowledges the Country on which we stand always was, and always will be, Aboriginal land and we pay our deepest respect and gratitude to Kaurna (Adelaide Zoo) and Ngarrindjeri (Monarto Safari Park) Elders, past, present and emerging.

We undertake critical conservation work throughout Australia and acknowledge the traditional custodians of these lands.

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