• 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

  
  

— 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.