Adelaide Zoo General Entry Ticket

Adelaide, Australia

Immerse yourself in the magnificent animal kingdom found at Australia’s second oldest zoo. The Adelaide Zoo features a variety of native and exotic wildlife, in addition to botanic gardens and historic architectural features. Say hi to giant pandas, Sumatran tigers, sun bears, gibbons and kangaroos, among other resident animals. Walk through an aviary brimming with bird life and a simulated jungle where it feels like orangutans are within reach! Located just a short hop from the city center, Adelaide Zoo provides great fun for the whole family.

Head to the Adelaide Zoo, a pleasant 15-minute stroll from downtown Adelaide. The zoo features roomy and well-kept roaming areas for its 1,800 endangered and rare critters from India, Africa, South America, Southeast Asia and Australia. As you enter, note one of the zoo's important architectural features: the cast-iron entry gates that date to the 1883 opening. The spacious grounds are also a botanic garden blooming with native and exotic flora.

You might start with a visit to see the stars of the zoo: Wang Wang and Funi, the only giant pandas living in the southern hemisphere. The adorable black-and-white heavyweights came to Australia after an earthquake in the Sichuan province of China destroyed their home at the Wolong Giant Panda Research Centre.

Next walk through the impressive South East Asia wing to see the siamang (a gibbon), sun bear, Sumatran orangutan, and Sumatran tiger exhibits. Check out Australian natives including several species of kangaroo, wallaby and wombat. Then marvel at the lions, cheetahs, baboons, and meerkats, among other beauties in the African region.

Ask at the entrance about the day’s schedule times for animal feedings and zookeeper talks. During the keeper talks, the audience can ask questions and hear fascinating facts about the animals they care for such as tigers, orangutans, pelicans, penguins, hippos and macaws.

Feel the soft fur of a kangaroo or feed a deer at the Children’s Zoo, where kids can interact with more than 120 animals. To learn more about environmental conservation, head under the green roof of the Envirodome for displays on innovative ideas. The building features hay-bale walls, water-conserving toilets, and solar panels.

When you want to rest and have a bite to eat, head to one of the cafes, food stalls or picnic areas located throughout the zoo.

USD $25.00

Traveler Reviews

Review by:   Eva L,    May 2017
The zoo was amazing to visit! Lots more animals then other zoo.

Review by:   aayalina,    March 2017
You have an access from botanic gardens but when i was there , a lot of working along the way, i lost myself and walked a lot and finally found my way. Some animals were sleeping so i had to come back to catch a picture. But it was good to see the place.

Review by:   amandaalexander,    December 2016
It is worth going to the Adelaide zoo if you want to see pandas. It is a small zoo, easy to get around with young children. Good place to take children the have a nice play area and children's area to explore.

Review by:   Angela C,    December 2015
The weather was scorching hot and the heat was too painful and unbearable on the skin. All we saw was the giant panda and we were terribly disappointed for not being able to see other animals.

Review by:   Christine Bryson,    October 2014
Great Zoo - had a great time. Been to other zoos - but saw animals and reptiles we've never heard of before. Convenient to book ahead with Viator. Thank you

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