Monarto Safari Park

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

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Sustainability at Monarto Safari Park

Zoos SA is working towards a greener future through innovative solutions and creative initiatives

One of the leading causes of extinction is habitat loss or destruction. As a conservation charity that exists to save species from extinction, we are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and waste to landfill, increasing our circular economy projects and encouraging positive behaviour change to help combat loss of wild habitats.

We work with operators who are committed to using resources wisely and contributing to conserving the environment.

As leaders in conservation education, we are in a unique position to showcase environmental sustainability and inspire our visitors to take action in their own lives.

 

 

We’re certified through Ecotourism Australia’s world-leading certification programs, recognising both our Advanced Ecotourism standards and our commitment to Climate Action.

This means that when you visit us, you are supporting a business backed by a strong commitment to sustainable tourism and climate responsibility. Our certifications recognise organisations that deliver high-quality nature-based tourism while actively reducing environmental impact and contributing to climate solutions.

Our certification demonstrates our commitment to:

  • Looking after our natural environment
  • Offering quality interpretation and educating guests
  • Supporting and engaging our local community
  • Reducing our carbon footprint
  • Protecting our unique wildlife and endangered species
  • Making real contributions to conservation
  • Helping to preserve Australian Indigenous cultures
  • Providing an unforgettable, high-quality guest experience

The Ecotourism Australia Certification programs are recognised by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).

Visiting sustainably

Climate change is already impacting species and their habitats in Australia and around the world. By adopting more sustainable practices we can help reduce the impact of climate change.

During your visit to our sites, reduce your impact on the earth by taking sustainable actions.

  • Bring your own reusable bottle to fill up at water stations around our sites.
  • Place all rubbish in the correct bins, to reduce waste to landfill.
  • Choose sustainable transport options to and within the zoo and park.

Nine nifty facts about the sustainability of Monarto Safari Park’s Visitor Centre build:

  1. 95% of waste from site (68.55 tonnes of general, concrete, steel, green/timber and cardboard) was recycled on the Visitor Centre’s construction site. This is the equivalent weight of 34 Southern White Rhinoceros bulls.
  2. The walls of the Visitor Centre are made with rammed earth. The environmental benefits of this type of construction is that they have high insulation properties with the walls keeping cool during the day and releasing heat at night when the surrounding ambient temperature goes down.
  3. 28,000m² car park and 13,000m² for overflow carpark equates to approximately ½ the land mass occupied by the Adelaide Zoo. Note carpark base was constructed from materials with low embodied energy i.e. crushed and sourced on site.
  4. Other materials with low embodied energy used on the project include rammed earth walls constructed from majority materials obtained from a local quarry and natural timber
  5. The entire South West quadrant of the roof of the new Visitor Centre is covered in solar panels with the ability to expand panels at a later date.
  6. Water saving initiatives – rain water collected from roof for toilets & irrigation and water efficient taps and fixtures.
  7. Choice of materials with low ongoing maintenance requirements such as all external walls that are constructed from a combination of rammed earth and pre-finished wall cladding, window frames, verandah soffits and roof sheeting.
  8. High performance glazing a combination of low-e single glazing or low-e double glazing.
  9. Reduced demand on electricity supply due to installation of solar panels, LED lighting, heat recovery air-conditioning, ventilation and lighting control and monitoring supported by a building management system (BMS), hot water heating system utilising heat pump technology, thermal massing and high performance glazing.

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.

2025 SA Tourism Awards Voters Choice 2024 SA Tourism Awards Gold in Major Tourist Attractions
2024 SA Tourism Awards Voters Choice 2023 SA Tourism Awards Gold in Major Tourist Attractions
2023 SA Tourism Awards Voters Choice 2023 Australian Tourism Awards Highly Commended

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Monarto Safari Park
63 Monarto Road
Monarto, SA 5254

E: information@zoossa.com.au
P: (08) 8267 3255
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