Monarto Safari Park

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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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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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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Kesho welcomes two cute Cheetah cubs

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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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Bottle-fed giraffe calf rejoins the herd at Monarto Safari Park

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/bottle-fed-giraffe-calf-rejoins-the-herd-at-monarto-safari-park/

Bottle-fed giraffe calf Kamili has rejoined the herd at Monarto Safari Park and she did so with a real spring in her long and lanky step! The playful eight-week-old giraffe, who shot to fame after a video of her playing…

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Kids go free to Monarto Safari Park this May!

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/kids-go-free-to-monarto-safari-park-this-may/

Friday ‘feel good’ news to get all parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and carers roaring with excitement – kids go free to Monarto Safari Park this May! For the entire month of May, including Mother’s Day, little explorers under 15 years…

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Book presentation – Blood, Sweat & Fears

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/event/book-talk-blood-sweat-fears/

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…

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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…

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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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Keeper for a Morning

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/old-experiences/keeper-for-a-morning/

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…

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Cubs incoming! Monarto Safari Park’s pitter-patter of paws is growing

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We are roaring with excitement to share that not one but two lionesses are pregnant! Lionesses Husani and Makena are pregnant with blood tests confirming the roar-some news of cubs on the way. This week the whole pride celebrated with…

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Keeper for a Day

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/old-experiences/keeper-for-a-day/

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…

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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…

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Spot-tacular Debut on International Cheetah Day

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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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Przewalski’s Horse

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/animals/prezewalskis-horse/

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,…

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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…

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Monarto Safari Park launches exciting new wellness program

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/msp-launches-wellness-program/

Zoos SA and Monarto Safari Park launches wild wellness program – meditate with monkeys, and ramble near the rhinos…   As Adelaide’s Wellfest launches and World Mental Health Month is in full swing, Zoos SA is inviting members, visitors, staff…

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Future Not So Blue For Rare Reptile!

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/future-not-so-blue-for-rare-reptile/

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…

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A chimp’s life

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/a-chimps-life/

Monarto Zoo’s chimp troop is like a second family to Senior Chimpanzee Keeper, Laura Hanley. Having worked with the chimps for since the first males arrived at the zoo in 2009, she knows all the ins and outs of daily…

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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…

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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,…

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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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Lions 360 coming to you from mid-November 

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/lions-360-november/

Are you ready to take the walk of the brave? It’s closer than most people could ever dream of getting to an African Lion, but thanks to Monarto Zoo’s new Lions 360 experience, visitors will be able to get within…

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Zippedeedodah! Double celebrations for Zoos SA

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

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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Join the stampede! Run Wild and raise funds for Asian Elephants

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

Zoos SA is calling on long-distance lopers and fun-loving runners to head to Monarto Safari Park to take part in an epic and wild fundraising run on Saturday 21 October 2023. The first ever ‘Run Wild’ event will take place…

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How Lions 360 helps keep our lion pride happy and healthy

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/lions-360-helps-keep-lion-pride-healthy/

Monarto Zoo’s jaw-dropping new experience, Lions 360, has been open for less than a week and it’s already a roaring success! While the experience provides visitors with an innovative prey’s-eye view into the world of one of Australia’s largest lion…

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Monarto breaks new ground again as accessibility bus comes on safari

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/monarto-breaks-new-ground-again-as-accessibility-bus-comes-on-safari/

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…

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Monarto Safari Park and Adelaide Zoo to reopen on Monday!

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/monarto-safari-park-and-adelaide-zoo-to-reopen-on-monday/

We’re delighted to announce that due to the easing of SA Health’s Circuit Breaker restrictions both Adelaide Zoo and our sister site Monarto Safari Park will reopen to the public on Monday 23 November 2020 at 9:30am. While both sites…

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People of the zoo: meet Monarto Zoo Natives Keeper Simon

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/people-of-the-zoo-simon/

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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Tummy tickles for little Chimpanzee Happy

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/happy-tummy-tickles/

How could you not be ‘Happy’ when watching this cute vision! In footage that’s sure to brighten you day, keepers have shared this gorgeous moment two-month-old Chimpanzee, Happy, had some tummy tickles and kisses with mum, Hannah, and big sister,…

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Cubs the word – pitter-patter of paws at Monarto!

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

Monarto Safari Park has roar-some news and we’d be lion to say we weren’t excited! Eight-year-old lioness, Husani is pregnant with blood tests confirming the amazing news late yesterday. Assistant Curator Carnivores and Ungulates, Anna Bennett, said it was an…

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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,…

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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…

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Little horn pokes through with big message about species conservation

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/little-horn-pokes-through-with-big-message-about-species-conservation/

Monarto Safari Park has captured a rare moment showing Southern White Rhino calf Eshe’s horn as it breaks through skin in a bid to grow into one as truly magnificent as her mum’s. Captured by Geoff Brooks, Monarto Safari Park’s…

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Second giraffe calf born in six weeks!

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/second-giraffe-calf-six-weeks/

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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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…

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Przewalski’s Horses – ancient and rarely tame!

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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…

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Cheetah duo’s health spot on!

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/cheetah-cub-health-check/

Monarto Safari Park’s playful Cheetah cubs have had their first check-up and the fluffy duo are in tip-top health! During the health check, the park’s veterinarian team were able to sex nine-year-old Kesho’s cubs, revealing the pair are a male…

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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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Three Chimpanzee cheers!

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/three-chimpanzee-cheers/

They’ve captured the hearts of animal and conservation lovers around the globe… now everyone’s good wishes have paid off with Monarto Safari Park’s Chimpanzee troop fit to receive visitors from Friday and, as if that wasn’t good news enough, there’s…

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Pitter-patter of hooves across the plains

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/zebra-foal-2/

What’s black, white and adorable all over? Monarto Safari Park’s new Plains Zebra foal! The little foal was born on Sunday in Etosha, the first stage of Monarto Safari Park’s Wild Africa precinct, to 17-year-old mother, Kenya, and 10-year-old father, Storm….

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Spot the pawsome foursome these school holidays

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/spot-the-pawsome-foursome-these-school-holidays/

Four fuzzy Cheetah cubs and mum Kuishi have been spotted venturing out of the den for the first time, bringing the cub count to seven at Monarto Safari Park. Watch as Kuishi (pronounced coo-ish-ee) led her cubs into the outdoor…

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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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Pouchful of promise – nine Tasmanian Devil joeys bring hope to species

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/pouchful-of-promise-nine-tasmanian-devil-joeys-bring-hope-to-species/

With button-like noses and glossy jet black fur, seven wriggly and writhing Tasmanian Devil joeys had their first health check at Monarto Safari Park with the other two checked up a few weeks earlier. With button-like noses and glossy jet…

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Giraffe calf names announced to celebrate World Giraffe Day

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/giraffe-calves-named/

This World Giraffe Day, we’re celebrating our contribution to the breeding program working to save the world’s tallest mammal from extinction. What better way to celebrate these gentle giants than announcing the names of Monarto Zoo’s latest additions, our two…

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It’s time to ditch the plastic habit

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/time-to-ditch-plastic-habit/

It’s no secret that plastic is wreaking havoc on our wildlife. We’re sure you’ve heard the horrifying statistics: 95% of packaging is discarded after a single use; 85% of Australian seabirds are affected by plastic pollution; by 2050 the ocean…

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Celebrating a pant-hooting birthday!

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/lani-21st-birthday/

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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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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