Monarto Safari Park

Monarto Safari Park is a non-government conservation charity, every visit, adoption, donation and ticket helps to save species from extinction.

Chimpanzee

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/animals/chimpanzee/

Meet the curious chimps! Monarto Safari Park is home to twelve chimpanzees! The group consists of four adult females, three adult males, an adolescent female, one juvenile male, two juvenile girls and a baby boy. The females within the troop…

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Cheetah Experience

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Come and spend some time with our beautiful Cheetah, her keeper and learn first-hand about these incredible animals as well as the zoo’s breeding programs for these rare and endangered species. To make your walk safe and enjoyable, all participants…

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Black Rhinoceros

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Meet Monarto Safari Park’s radiant rhinos! Monarto Safari Park is currently one of only two Australian zoos that house the magnificent Black Rhinoceros. The two males, Induna and Sentwali, came to the park from Taronga Western Plains Zoo in 2007….

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Monarto Safari Park’s call from the wild: Help us home elephants

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Help us home elephants Zoos SA calls on South Aussies and all elephant lovers to help raise funds to home Asian Elephants at Monarto Safari Park as plans to build an amazing habitat for initially three Asian elephants are revealed!…

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Zoos SA commemorates World Ranger Day

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World Ranger Day is marked annually on 31 July and is an International Ranger Federation initiative, promoted in association with The Thin Green Line Foundation. A job as a ranger is not easy –  their bravery, dedication and commitment to protect…

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Group visits at Monarto Safari Park

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Monarto Safari Park offers a comprehensive range of discounted group visit options. Visiting groups to Monarto Safari Park have the opportunity and flexibility to experience our open range zoo in a number of ways! From Private Group Tours, Zu-Loop Shuttle Groups…

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Nyala

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Meet the incredible Nyalas! Monarto Safari Park is home to nine fascinating Nyala on display. Female Thandi and along with male Alberto, have called Monarto Safari Park home since 2017 after making the journey from Werribee Open Range Zoo in…

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Hippopotamuses

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Meet the humungous Hippopotamuses! Monarto Safari Park is home to two gorgeous hippopotamuses, Brindabella and Pansy. They are settling into their brand new habitat in the Wild Africa precinct. You can meet the hippos in our sneak peek safari experiences….

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Meet the Chimps

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Go behind the scenes and meet our dedicated Chimpanzee keepers as they tell you all about our closest living relatives. You’ll get a unique perspective of the individual personalities of our cheeky chimps, assist keepers in preparing enrichment items for…

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Rhino Interactive

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Go behind the scenes with the rare and endangered Southern White Rhino and Black Rhino. Assist the keeper in their daily health check and feed then put them to bed for the night. Buy a gift voucher Share the wonder…

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Lions At Bedtime

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With a string of exciting births Monarto Safari Park proudly cares for the largest lion pride in the country and you can meet them up close! Assist the keeper in calling the lions into their night quarters, feed them their…

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A Devilish Native Experience

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Get up-close to some of Australia’s most endangered native animals in Monarto Safari Park’s off limits breeding facility. Learn about our many conservation programs fighting to save Black-footed Rock and Mainland Tammar Wallaby, Brush-tailed Bettong, bilby, and Tasmanian Devils from…

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Tasmanian Devil

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Meet the feisty devils! Monarto Safari Park is home to 14 feisty Tasmanian Devils. We work with several other Australian zoos to ensure there is an insurance population for the Tasmanian Devil in case there is no cure found for the…

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Cheetah

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Meet the charismatic Cheetah! Monarto Safari Park is home to 16 Cheetahs, five males and 11 females. Each Cheetah plays an important role within the park as well as to the greater region. In June 2012, female Kwatile was born, not…

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Welcome zoo-comers – tall, horny and furry!

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Welcome to our new zoo-comers – tall, horny and furry! It’s been a busy few months at Zoos SA with both sites welcoming some adorable new residents. Across the Mallee plains of Monarto, Volta the giraffe has joined the herd…

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Monarto Zoo Celebrates World Ranger Day

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/monarto-zoo-celebrates-world-ranger-day/

World Ranger Day commemorates wildlife rangers killed or injured in the line of duty, and celebrates the work rangers do to protect some of the world’s most endangered animals. Zoos South Australia (Zoos SA) in partnership with the Northern Rangelands…

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Journey of his lifetime: transporting Mabuti the giraffe

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Transporting a large animal is no easy task. Monarto Zoo Senior Ungulate Keeper Mark Mills takes us on the year-long journey for Mabuti the giraffe’s transfer to Orana Wildlife Park.  Words and photos by Mark Mills “About a year ago,…

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Lions and Wines

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The ultimate luxury South Australian wildlife, food and wine experience!  Travel in luxury with private helicopter flights from Adelaide over the stunning Adelaide Hills before arriving at one of the largest open range zoos in the world. Be personally greeted…

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Giraffe

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Meet ginormous giraffe! Fifteen giraffes inhabit our drive-through waterhole, while a bachelor group of eight giraffe bulls are housed in an off-limits area of Monarto Safari Park. 2 bulls have moved into our new Wild Africa precinct. The first calf…

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Chimp Viewing Platform

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/venues/chimp-viewing-platform/

Come face to face with our closest cousin in the animal kingdom The chimp habitat is home to our cheeky chimp troop! An amazing function space for a cocktail event or informal breakfast, the chimp platform is undercover but outdoors and conveniently located…

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Christmas Packages

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The Monarto Safari Park Waterhole Function Centre is situated on the edge of the Africa precinct. Immerse your guests in a wild African experience enjoying stunning views of Monarto’s African animals. The scenic venue boasts a variety of dining options, from gourmet BBQ’s and…

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Keeper for a Day

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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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Keeper for a Morning

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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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Plains Zebra

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Meet the dazzling zebras! Monarto Safari Park is home to six herds of striking Plains Zebras. A breeding herd of ten zebras takes up residence in the off limits areas and is headed by dominant male, Storm. Storm arrived at…

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Meerkat Mingle

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Mix it with our inquisitive meerkat mob in a unique and fun interactive experience. You’ll enjoy time in their exhibit with a keeper mingling with these playful creatures. Enjoy great photographic opportunities as the meerkats interact with you for some…

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Giraffe Safari

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Have you ever wanted to find out what it is like to be knee high to a giraffe? Experience the thrill of hand feeding these majestic animals in our rarely seen off limits area. This experience can be booked on…

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New Visitor Centre Update

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Despite restrictions, lockdowns and the wildest weather (yes, even for a Safari Park) Monarto’s new Visitor Centre is certainly taking shape with the team celebrating the completion of the internal roof and rammed earth walls. “Progress is being made at…

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Multi-million dollar Monarto Safari Park upgrade roars into life – creating hundreds of South Australian jobs

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/new-visitor-centre-build-roars-into-life-at-monarto-safari-park/

Zoos SA announces Mossop Construction + Interiors as appointed builder for Monarto Safari Park Visitor Centre as Deputy Prime Minister, Premier and officials inspect build so far… Construction work has officially begun on the new Visitor Centre at Monarto Safari…

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Hundreds of jobs created as Monarto Safari Park’s Visitor Centre nears completion

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Copy of release as sent out by Premier of South Australia/Zoos SA  Another state-of-the-art tourist attraction is on South Australia’ doorstep with Monarto Safari Park’s new Visitor Centre soon to open. The Visitor Centre – made possible by $4.5 million…

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Competition: Help to name our lovely lion cubs!

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Husani’s four lion cubs and their sixteen little paws will soon embark on a lifetime of adventure. In the next few weeks, the cubs will take their first bold steps from their den into their expansive, 11.5 hectare Monarto habitat…

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Chimpanzee troop unwell with RSV

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We’re sorry to announce that the Chimpanzee platform at Monarto Safari Park will be closed until further notice. Unfortunately, after testing for a comprehensive range of respiratory viruses, we have determined that the chimps have come down with Respiratory syncytial…

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International Day of Women and Girls in Science

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/international-day-of-women-and-girls-in-science/

This month’s International Women’s Day comes hot on the heels of another lesser known, but equally as important, International Day of Women and Girls in Science. As an organisation with a strong female presence, we are in a great position…

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Exciting New Plans for the Future of our Zoos

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/exciting-new-plans-future-zoos/

Zoos South Australia (Zoos SA) is pleased to announce a proposed vision plan that will guide the transformation of both Adelaide and Monarto Zoos over the next 20 years and create new and exciting memories for members, supporters and visitors….

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Build in the wild

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Following last week’s announcement that Monarto Safari Park’s new Visitor Centre will open to members from Wednesday 23 March and to the general public from Friday 25 March 2022, Zoos SA has shared information regarding the sustainability of the Visitor…

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Saving rhinos from extinction on World Rhino day

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/saving-rhinos-extinction-world-rhino-day/

This World Rhino Day, we’re joining people around the world to take action to protect rhinos from poaching. The heartbreaking reality is one rhino is killed every six hours. Worth more than gold and cocaine on the illegal black market,…

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Monarto breaks new ground again as accessibility bus comes on safari

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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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Open and ready for action! Step on in to Monarto Safari Park’s new Visitor Centre

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The day has arrived! Monarto Safari Park’s new Visitor Centre will open its gates at 9.30am with a Welcome to Country and Healing Ceremony by Uncle Moogy and a speech by Elaine Bensted, CE of Zoos SA. Visitors will spill…

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

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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…

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Meet three keepers on International Zookeeper Day!

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/its-international-zookeeper-day/

International Zookeeper Day is celebrated annually on the 4 October to tie with the Feast of St Francis of Assisi. It was St Francis of Assisi who is believed to have advocated that it was our duty to protect and…

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Giraffe calf naming competition

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/event/giraffe-calf-naming-competition-june/

A new adorable set of hooves is roaming the plains of Monarto Safari Park. The female calf was born last week and took time over the weekend to bond with mum, Scarlett. Around 1.8m tall, the little one has been…

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Yes, they really are called porcupettes – all in a zookeeper’s day

https://www.monartosafari.com.au/yes-they-really-are-called-porcupettes-all-in-a-zookeepers-day/

The ninth International Zookeeper Day is held on Wednesday October 4 in honour of St Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals. Zookeeper Day celebrates the people who make it their life’s work to care for animals, whether at…

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Safari Foods school holidays at Monarto Safari Park

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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…

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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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