Highlights
- Meet over 2,500 animals and 250 species, from exotic mammals to native Australian wildlife
- Explore eight hectares of lush botanical surroundings in the heart of Adelaide
- Discover Australia’s second oldest zoo, opened in 1883 with rich heritage and history
- Experience a zoo operated by conservation charity Zoos SA, dedicated to animal welfare and sustainability
Your Experience
- — What you can expect —
Step into Adelaide Zoo, one of the city’s most iconic attractions and home to over 2,500 animals across 250 species. Explore eight hectares of lush botanical surroundings in the heart of Adelaide, where exotic and native mammals, birds, reptiles, and fish live side by side!
As Australia’s second oldest zoo, first opened in 1883, Adelaide Zoo is rich in heritage and history, offering generations of visitors an oasis of nature and discovery. It is a vibrant sanctuary full of diversity, colour, and unique things to see and do, providing an intimate experience that blends curiosity, fun, and surprise.
- Operated by the conservation charity Zoos SA, the zoo is dedicated to animal welfare and sustainability, making every visit meaningful.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- General Admission to Adelaide Zoo
- Tips
- Insurance
- Transportation
- Audio guide device
- Other expenses not mentioned above
This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.
Must Know
- A visitor is not permitted to touch or interfere with any animal or vegetation, rocks, stones, sand or similar, feed any animal other than those specified and only with the animal food sold at Adelaide Zoo or Monarto Safari Park, throw any object, climb on, damage or deface any structure or signage, or litter. Do not allow any objects to fall into or enter enclosures
- Visitors may have their photograph taken on entry or by a roving photographer. Visitors must clearly indicate if they do not wish to be photographed
- Zoos SA has the authority to close the sites or any part thereof, including any animal exhibit or show, at any time for reasons of adverse weather, equipment failure, maintenance and construction, or in the interest of safety and will not be liable for any loss or expense incurred by a guest as the result of such closures
- Adelaide Zoo & Monarto Safari Park are Smoke Free sites. Smoking is prohibited within the confines of all Zoos SA buildings and outdoor areas. Please ensure you obtain a pass out from the Visitor Centre if you wish to leave the site for the purpose of smoking
- Visitors enter Adelaide Zoo or Monarto Safari Park at their own risk and choose to do so under these conditions. Adelaide Zoo is under no liability for loss, injury or damage will be accepted
- Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park are quarantine areas. A guest is not permitted to bring on-site any animal, animal costumes, selfie sticks, plastic straws, balls, balloons, bicycles, scooters, skateboards, roller blades or similar apparatus, alcohol or illegal substance
Cancellation Policy
These tickets can't be rescheduled or cancelled.