As a conservation charity, every visit, adoption, donation and ticket helps save species from extinction

As a conservation charity, every visit, adoption, donation and ticket helps save species from extinction

Our Chimpanzees are calling on the public and celebrating with enrichment this World Chimpanzee Day

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/world-chimpanzee-day-2021/

Monarto Safari Park’s Chimpanzee troop enjoyed some exciting enrichment today to celebrate World Chimpanzee Day. Paper mache boxes and paper chains were filled with interesting smells and tasty treats to entertain and stimulate the great apes. Colourful banners also provided…

40 years of Monarto Safari Park

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Rise up for our river

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/riverrevival/

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

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/15-8-million-towards-new-visitor-centre-at-monarto-zoo-and-five-year-extension-for-giant-pandas-at-adelaide-zoo/

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…

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

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/double-the-fun-as-new-spotted-hyena-twins-bring-cub-count-to-five/

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…

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…

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

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/latest-update-covid-19/

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…

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…

Top ten snuggly mum moments at Zoos SA

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/mothers-day-2023/

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…

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…

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….

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

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/monarto-safari-parks-hyaena-cubs-look-spot-on-at-first-health-check/

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…

Very special Mallee Emu-wrens return home

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/mallee-emu-wren-release/

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…

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…

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…

Hip-hip Hooray, Hippos Return to SA!

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/hip-hip-hooray-hippos-return-to-sa/

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…

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

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/tsotsi/

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…

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…

Prancing Pony Brewery partners with Monarto Safari Park to help the Przewalski’s Horse

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/prancing-pony-brewery-partners-with-monarto-safari-park-to-help-p-horses/

Prancing Pony Brewery has joined forces with Zoos SA to highlight conservation programs of species that are endangered or, in the case of the Przewalski’s Horse, just a trot away from extinction. Prancing Pony’s Rarely Tame lager which goes on…

Cubby Birthday to you, you and YOU!

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/cubby-birthday-to-you-you-and-you/

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,…

9 inspiring Jane Goodall quotes from her trip to Monarto Zoo

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/jane-goodall-quotes-2019/

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…

We just can’t wait to meet the cubs!

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/lion-cub-genders/

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…

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

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/lion_cubs_born_monarto/

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…

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…

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…

Stampede expected as Ambleside Distillers launch Kifaru Gin with all profits to Zoos SA rhino and wildlife conservation projects

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/kifaru_gin/

Hahndorf’s Ambleside Distillers is to sell a limited 600 bottles of Kifaru Gin with all profits going to rhino conservation and the recovery and rehabilitation of bushfire affected wildlife via Zoos SA. “We are very happy to be working once…

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…

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…

Monarto Safari Park’s 40th Birthday

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Monarto Zoo animals beat the heat

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/monarto-zoo-animals-beat-the-heat/

As the heatwave comes to a close, here’s a look behind the scenes at how our dedicated keepers have kept the animals nice and cool! During warmer weather, keepers incorporate varied and engaging hot weather enrichment programs into each of…

Zoo keepers storm workplaces for chimp conservation

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/zoo-keepers-storm-workplaces-for-chimp-conservation/

Zoos SA painted the CBD khaki today when we took chimpanzee conservation to the streets! This morning, two zoo keepers descended on prominent Adelaide businesses to collect old and unused mobile phones in honour of World Chimpanzee Day this Sunday….

Birthday message of Hope from Dr Jane Goodall is top banana

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/jane-goodall-message/

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…

Enzi Turns Eight!

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/enzi-turns-eight/

Today Enzi the Chimpanzee turns eight and to celebrate Monarto Safari Park is thrilled to share special footage of Enzi and Senior Keeper of Primates, Laura Hanley. Enzi loves visual enrichment and to support positive mental stimulation Laura read ‘Zuri’…

Forest bathing and animal observation

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/event/forest-bathing/

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…

Welcome to a not-so-little giraffe calf

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/giraffe-calf-born-monarto-zoo/

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…

Monarto Zoo Celebrates Aboriginal Employee Achievements

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/monarto-zoo-celebrates-aboriginal-employee-achievements/

In a ceremony held at Monarto Zoo today, Zoos SA’s Chief Executive Elaine Bensted along with Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation, Kyam Maher MLC, will commemorate the significant achievement of three Aboriginal employees completing their double Diplomas in Conservation…

Little Lions Make Their Big Debut

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/little-lions-make-their-big-debut/

Set to be the mane event this school holidays, four African Lion cubs have ventured into the public habitat for the first time at Monarto Safari Park! Cautious at first, the curious cubs were quick to explore the huge habitat…

Safari Foods school holidays at Monarto Safari Park

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/event/safari-foods/

Safari Foods Did you know that giraffes have four stomachs, or that ostriches eat stones to help them break down their food? Discover wild facts about different types of animal diets and what animals around the park love to munch…

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…

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…

Take a walk on Country

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This event has sold out. Take a walk on Country Sunday 9 October 9am to 11:45am Situated on the land of the Ngarrindjeri people, this experience is an exclusive opportunity to meet with one of Monarto Safari Park’s Ngarrindjeri team…

Lifeline for endangered Mallee Emu-wren

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/lifeline-endangered-mallee-emu-wren/

Mallee Emu-wrens are facing serious trouble in the wild. In fact, in 2014 the last known population was all but wiped out in South Australia during the summer bush fires. But now, thanks to our planned breeding program, these tiny birds are…

Zebra Foal Naming Competition

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/zebra-foal-naming/

Saving the Pygmy Blue-tongue

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/saving-the-pygmy-bluetongue/

Last year, we were thrilled to announce a world-first in conservation with the successful captive breeding of 14 endangered Pygmy Blue-tongue Lizards. This year, we are proud to continue this success with 12 neonate Pygmy Blue-tongues joining the Monarto Zoo family! Our…

Six adorable pups have first visit with the vet

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/african-painted-dog-puppy-health-check/

It’s certainly been busy for the vet team at Monarto Safari Park with no less than six African Painted Dog puppies receiving their first health check at seven weeks of age. Each pup was given a general physical examination, as…

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…

Scimitar-horned Oryx

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/animals/scimitar-horned-oryx/

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…

Safeguarding South Australia’s most endangered mammal

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/warru-release/

Every day, dedicated Zoos SA staff work tirelessly to create a brighter future for the environment and importantly, the amazing animals within it. Last week, our Conservation Manager Dr Lib Olds, Senior Vet Ian Smith and Vet Nurse Rebecca Probert…

Baby boom at Monarto Safari Park

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/baby-boom-at-monarto-safari-park/

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,…

Kesho welcomes two cute Cheetah cubs

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

Monarto Safari Park is thrilled to announce the birth of two cute Cheetah cubs, Africa’s most endangered big cat. Nine-year-old, Kesho, welcomed her fluffy bundles of joy last Thursday, 24 February. The third-time mum has been very loving and attentive…

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