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Adelaide Zoo is home to more than 3,000 animals and 250 species of exotic and native animals exhibited in magnificent botanic surroundings.
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Zoos South Australia is a conservation charity that exists to save species from extinction and connect people with nature. As part of our efforts we run Adelaide and Monarto Zoos. https://www.zoossa.com.au/contact-us/

23/11/2024

Binturong boop! 💚

Seven-year-old Binturong, Jakarta, loves showing off his hanging skills, especially if there is fruit involved.

You’ll often find him selecting all the delicious fruits out of his meals and eating them first - but always making sure to spit out the skins!

📷 Keeper Jemma

21/11/2024

Sound on for Thursday morning munchtime with Ravi! 🎋🔊

Unlike Giant Pandas who feast on nearly all parts of a bamboo culm, Red Pandas snack on the nutritious leaf tips and bamboo shoots alongside vegetables and fruit.

Thanks to keeper Jemma for sharing this great video!

16/11/2024

Adelaide Zoo is happy to let our zoo family know that Wang Wang and Fu Ni have touched down safely in Chengdu, China. 🐼🐼

Unloading went well, and the pandas were given a very warm welcome by our conservation partners at the China Conservation and Research Centre for the Giant Panda (CCRCGP).

Wang Wang and Fu Ni have now been transported to to Wolong (Shenshuping) Panda Base to start a mandatory quarantine period, where they will meet their new keepers, snack on lots of bamboo and catch up on well-deserved naps after their long journey.

We will be sure to keep everyone updated as Wang Wang and Fu Ni settle in to their new home.

14/11/2024

Farewell Wang Wang and Fu Ni. 🐼🐼❤️

Early this morning, Adelaide Zoo officially waved a paw goodbye to the Giant Pandas who have called Adelaide home for over 15 years.

The black-and-white duo were resting as they left Adelaide Zoo in the early hours of this morning travelling through the city to Adelaide Airport.

Travelling in specially-designed crates, which ensure they are comfortable and safe during their flight, a keeper and vet from Adelaide Zoo along with a panda specialist vet from China are accompanying the pair on the plane to make sure they have everything they need – including in-flight bamboo snacks!

“It has been an emotional week for so many of our zoo family; from the keepers who have worked so closely with Wang Wang and Fu Ni to our volunteers, staff and panda-lovers from the public,” Director of Adelaide Zoo, Dr Phil Ainsley, said.

“We are very excited to meet Yi Lan and Xing Qiu later this year, but we are never going to forget Wang Wang and Fu Ni. They will hold a special place in the hearts of many for years to come.”

Zoos SA will provide an update on Wang Wang and Fu Ni once they have acclimatised to their new habitat.

We look forward to sharing more black-and-white news with the community as the next chapter of the zoo’s panda journey begins.

13/11/2024

Your beary-special letters from the Panda Postbox were shared with Wang Wang and Fu Ni today on their last day in Bamboo Forest. 🐼🐼

The forest is now closed as our dedicated keeping team prepare the pandas for their giant journey home.

Thank you to each and every panda-tastic paw who wrote a letter, shared a memory or drew a special drawing for Wang Wang and Fu Ni – it has meant so much to everyone here at Adelaide Zoo. ❤️

08/11/2024

It’s time for our final Panda People video… and time to officially wave a paw goodbye to Giant Pandas Wang Wang and Fu Ni 🐼🐼

After 15 years in Adelaide, don’t miss your last chance to see the black-and-white duo before they return to China next week.

Adelaide Zoo’s Bamboo Forest will be closed from 5pm on Wednesday 13 November for the panda team to prepare Wang Wang and Fu Ni for their giant journey.

Listen in as the last of our amazing keepers share their special memories, and make sure to call into the zoo to wish these very special bears a safe journey home!

07/11/2024

Meet Rose - a self-proclaimed panda nut! 🐼🐼

One of our amazing Panda People, Rose works in our Visitor Services team and has not only built a special bond with Wang Wang and Fu Ni, but Giant Pandas as a species.

She has even visited China 17 times to volunteer with these very special bears! 🎋

02/11/2024

Thank you South Australia! Put your paws in the air and clap your hooves as we celebrate the recognition of Zoos SA at this year’s South Australian Tourism Awards 🎉

We’re thrilled to share that Monarto Safari Park is bringing home Gold for Major Tourist Attraction, and that Adelaide Zoo has been awarded Gold for Cultural Tourism, and Silver in Accessible Tourism! 🏅🏅🥈

And we’re so excited that Monarto Safari Park has been awarded the Voters Choice Experience at this year’s Awards! This is the one that means the most, because it shows that we’re doing it right. Your votes tell us that we’re hitting the mark when it comes to providing value and excitement and memories that will last a lifetime.

Thank you to all our dedicated staff and volunteers who help make our parks the wonderful places they are.

Congratulations to all the finalists in this year’s Awards. We have so much to be proud of across our great state – and so much to see and experience!

And the best part? There’s more to come. Asian Elephants, safari experiences, new Giant Pandas, and more… we’ll make sure we’re working to stay at the top of your list of favourite SA destinations for many years to come! 🐾

01/11/2024

Oh, hi there! 👀 Aren't you adorably curious?!

Two Brush-tailed Mulgara boys have made their debut in the Nocturnal House! Come by and say hello to Gilly and Peri - or let them pop out and say hello to you! 👋

📸 Keeper Kasey

31/10/2024

Today we celebrate the life and legacy of iconic Meerkat, Snow White.

Snowy was humanely euthanised today, due to a number of age-related health conditions that had seen her quality of life significantly reduced. An Aged Animal Assessment was conducted with Meerkat keepers and zoo veterinarians, and it was determined that it was time to offer Snowy this final act of kindness, to prevent her suffering.

We celebrated Snowy’s 14th birthday just last month, well beyond the average life expectancy of a Meerkat in human care, which is around 10 years. While we are deeply saddened by Snowy’s passing, we want to celebrate her legacy.

Born looking just like her relatives throughout her youth, Snow White lost her pigmentation later in life to become the Snowy we all know and love.

Beloved by Adelaide Zoo staff, volunteers, members and zoo-goers, and most of all by her keepers, Snowy has been an icon of our zoo and captured hearts and imaginations throughout her life. She reminded us all of the beauty in being different, and celebrating that which makes us unique.

We ask that you show only kindness and respect for the loss of Snow White. If you wish to leave a message of support for her keepers or a kind farewell for Snowy, we encourage you to do so.

30/10/2024

What a cracker of a shot from our Free Flight Bird Show! 😍

Join us on the Central Lawn at Adelaide Zoo from 11:30am daily to see an array of incredible birds swoop and soar above your head.

Our friends at Swoop are also helping us fly with speedy free wifi around the zoo!

Thanks to Keeper Megan for this amazing photo.

30/10/2024

URGENT PRODUCT WARNING – LIGHT UP FAIRY FLOSS BUCKETS

It has been brought to our attention that an unapproved item was sold by a third-party vendor at Boo at the Zoo this year, and that this item could present a hazard to children.

The light up fairy floss buckets contain small button batteries in a casing that can be removed from the larger plastic item. According to supplier records, 60 of these buckets were sold at this year’s Boo at the Zoo event.

Zoos SA has vendor protocols in place to ensure that all items sold at our events go through an approval process and that vendors consent to refrain from bringing prohibited items onto the premises. We regret that in this instance, the vendor did not adhere to these requirements, and took it upon themselves to make a last-minute addition to their range without the zoo’s knowledge or approval.

We have strongly encouraged the supplier to refer the matter to the ACCC for review, and conduct a safety recall of this product if it is found to be non-compliant. Zoos SA is further taking action to reinforce event protocols with all external vendors and will be reviewing our procedures to ensure this does not happen at future events.

If you purchased one of these light up buckets, please take the necessary precautions to ensure the safety of any user. You can return the product to the supplier for a full refund. Alternatively, we strongly recommend removing the light up pack from the bottom of the bucket and disposing of it responsibly.

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Product description: Light up plastic buckets with Halloween face stickers, filled with fairy floss. Sold at the ‘Treat Me’ marquee in Nature’s Playground for $15 each.

For product return and refund, or if you have any questions, contact Treat Me: [email protected]

26/10/2024

It's not just our keepers who have formed a special bond with Wang Wang and Fu Ni! 🐼🎋

Our team of dedicated volunteers have been here from the beginning of Adelaide Zoo's Giant Panda journey and share their memories in this episode of Panda People. 🐾

25/10/2024

Peek-a-Boo at the Zoo - we're ready for you! 👻🎃

The frightful fun has already begun with some spook-tacular enrichment items getting us all in the mood for tonight's event.

📸 Keeper Meg and Mia

24/10/2024

The bond between Wang Wang and Fu Ni are their keepers is so incredibly special. 🐼❤️

Grab your tissues for this one as keepers Connie and Jade share their favourite memories as we prepare to say farewell to with our special panda pair. 🎋

18/10/2024

Wang Wang and Fu Ni have filled our hearts with so much joy. 🐼❤️

Keepers Laura and Emma share their special moments with our beloved black-and-white bears in this lovely episode of Panda People.🎋

17/10/2024

Just ONE WEEK to go before Boo at the Zoo and we're howling with excitement - the event is now sold out!! 👻🎃😈

While we wait for the spooktacular night, let's take a look at another scary species fact!

Have you spied Adelaide Zoo's Maned Wolf, Ninka? Her species is mostly active at night and can rotate their large ears to listen for prey animals in the grass.

They do not howl, but instead emit loud barks or roar barks to let their mate know where they are, and to warn other wolves to stay away! 🐾

17/10/2024

Meet Tayla and Giulia, two of our very passionate panda keepers. 🐼❤️

Listen in as they share their favourite memories of Adelaide Zoo's black-and-white duo, including all of Wang Wang's scent-based enrichment fun.🎋

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Monday	9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 5pm
Thursday	9:30am - 5pm
Friday	9:30am - 5pm
Saturday	9:30am - 5pm
Sunday	9:30am - 5pm

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Sound on for Thursday morning munchtime with Ravi! 🎋🔊 Unlike Giant Pandas who feast on nearly all parts of a bamboo culm, Red Pandas snack on the nutritious leaf tips and bamboo shoots alongside vegetables and fruit. Thanks to keeper Jemma for sharing this great video!

Farewell Wang Wang and Fu Ni. 🐼🐼❤️ Early this morning, Adelaide Zoo officially waved a paw goodbye to the Giant Pandas who have called Adelaide home for over 15 years. The black-and-white duo were resting as they left Adelaide Zoo in the early hours of this morning travelling through the city to Adelaide Airport. Travelling in specially-designed crates, which ensure they are comfortable and safe during their flight, a keeper and vet from Adelaide Zoo along with a panda specialist vet from China are accompanying the pair on the plane to make sure they have everything they need – including in-flight bamboo snacks! “It has been an emotional week for so many of our zoo family; from the keepers who have worked so closely with Wang Wang and Fu Ni to our volunteers, staff and panda-lovers from the public,” Director of Adelaide Zoo, Dr Phil Ainsley, said. “We are very excited to meet Yi Lan and Xing Qiu later this year, but we are never going to forget Wang Wang and Fu Ni. They will hold a special place in the hearts of many for years to come.” Zoos SA will provide an update on Wang Wang and Fu Ni once they have acclimatised to their new habitat. We look forward to sharing more black-and-white news with the community as the next chapter of the zoo’s panda journey begins.

Your beary-special letters from the Panda Postbox were shared with Wang Wang and Fu Ni today on their last day in Bamboo Forest. 🐼🐼 The forest is now closed as our dedicated keeping team prepare the pandas for their giant journey home. Thank you to each and every panda-tastic paw who wrote a letter, shared a memory or drew a special drawing for Wang Wang and Fu Ni – it has meant so much to everyone here at Adelaide Zoo. ❤️

It’s time for our final Panda People video… and time to officially wave a paw goodbye to Giant Pandas Wang Wang and Fu Ni 🐼🐼 After 15 years in Adelaide, don’t miss your last chance to see the black-and-white duo before they return to China next week. Adelaide Zoo’s Bamboo Forest will be closed from 5pm on Wednesday 13 November for the panda team to prepare Wang Wang and Fu Ni for their giant journey. Listen in as the last of our amazing keepers share their special memories, and make sure to call into the zoo to wish these very special bears a safe journey home!

Meet Rose - a self-proclaimed panda nut! 🐼🐼 One of our amazing Panda People, Rose works in our Visitor Services team and has not only built a special bond with Wang Wang and Fu Ni, but Giant Pandas as a species. She has even visited China 17 times to volunteer with these very special bears! 🎋 #behindthebamboo

Meet the Brush-tailed Mulgara🐁

Oh, hi there! 👀 Aren't you adorably curious?! Two Brush-tailed Mulgara boys have made their debut in the Nocturnal House! Come by and say hello to Gilly and Peri - or let them pop out and say hello to you! 👋 📸 Keeper Kasey

It's not just our keepers who have formed a special bond with Wang Wang and Fu Ni! 🐼🎋 Our team of dedicated volunteers have been here from the beginning of Adelaide Zoo's Giant Panda journey and share their memories in this episode of Panda People. 🐾 #behindthebamboo

The bond between Wang Wang and Fu Ni are their keepers is so incredibly special. 🐼❤️ Grab your tissues for this one as keepers Connie and Jade share their favourite memories as we prepare to say farewell to with our special panda pair. 🎋 #behindthebamboo

Wang Wang and Fu Ni have filled our hearts with so much joy. 🐼❤️ Keepers Laura and Emma share their special moments with our beloved black-and-white bears in this lovely episode of Panda People.🎋 #behindthebamboo

Meet Tayla and Giulia, two of our very passionate panda keepers. 🐼❤️ Listen in as they share their favourite memories of Adelaide Zoo's black-and-white duo, including all of Wang Wang's scent-based enrichment fun.🎋 #behindthebamboo

Arriving just a month after Wang Wang and Fu Ni landed in Adelaide, Arliah has a long history with our beloved bears.🎋🐼 One of our very special panda people, she shares her why the black-and-white pair have brought such joy to her and the team over the years. ❤️ #behindthebamboo

Meet Jeff, the next of our panda people.🎋🐼 Creating a habitat for the first Giant Pandas in the Southern Hemisphere is an amazing feat, and Jeff was the brains behind the creation of their home here at Adelaide Zoo 15 years ago. Keep an eye out for more special black-and-white memories over the coming days. 🐾 #behindthebamboo