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Animal Activities in Adelaide

by Jodi (follow)

When you think of taking the kids to get out of the house and see some animals, you automatically think of Adelaide Zoo. Well here are some other places you can take the kids to for a great day, a picnic and get out and about with the animals.

Gorge Wildlife Park - Cudlee Creek

Aussie animals such as Dingos, Tasma

American Alligatorsnian Devils, Wombats, Echidnas, the unusual Fruit Bats, Ghost Bats, Bilby and more.

Walk amongst and feed the Kangaroos and Wallabies including the white (albino) varieties.

Koala holding sessions daily at 11:30am, 1:30pm and 3:30pm

Variety of monkeys

Meerkats

Oriental small-clawed Otters

Over a 150 species of birds

Peacocks roaming the park

Lake areas with a large range of waterbirds

Outdoor reptile enclosures

Reptile house

Facilities:

Kiosk

Souvenirs

Animal Food

Free BBQ And Picnic Areas

Open:

Daily 9am – 5pm (except Christmas Day)

Cost:

Adults $17

Students/Seniors $14

Children (3-15yrs) $10

Family Pass (2 Adults/2 Children) $46

Location:
30 Redden Drive, Cudlee Creek

Contact:
Phone: 08 8389 2206
Email: gorgewildlife@activ8.net.au

Monarto Zoo, Adelaide Zoo, Animal Experiences, Feed the Animals, Interaction, Kids Activities, Adelaide Hills, Murray Bridge

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Monarto Zoo - Monarto

Monarto Zoo is one of the largest open-range zoos in the world spanning more than 1,500 hectares and home to more than 500 animals and 50 species of exotic and native mammals, birds and reptiles.

With a massive range of animal experiences, behind the scenes tours, keeper for a day, and interactive animal tours you can keep visiting Monarto over and over and never run out of options.

See all the different animal experiences available here.

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Facilities:

Cafe

Picnic and Rest Areas

Public Amenities – including disabled toilets and baby change rooms

Vending Machines – provided throughout the zoo for drinks

First Aid facilities – first aid facilities are available at the zoo

Disabled Access – the zoo provides ramps and railings for disability access

Open:

Daily from 9:30am – 5pm with last entry at 3pm

If the forecast temperature for Monarto is 40 degrees or above or SA County Fire Service declare a Catastrophic Fire Ban in which case the zoo will be closed

Recommend a minimum of four to five hours to fully enjoy the Monarto Zoo experience

Experience the zoo on the free Zu-Loop Shuttle, pre-booked Safari Tours for groups and by foot via the walking track network

Cost:
One Day Pass Includes:

Entry for one day to Monarto Zoo

Valid for 12 months from date of purchase

Access to 500 animals and 50 species

Child (4-14 years) $19

Concession (clear and valid photo ID required) $24

Adult (15 years and over) $34.50

Family / Mini Group $88.50

Location:
Old Princes Hwy, Monarto South

Contact:
Phone: (08) 8534 4100

Hahndorf Farm Barn, Kids Activities, Farm Animals, Reptiles, Kids Parties, Kids Activities, Animals

Hahndorf Farm Barn - Hahndorf

Try your hand at milking a cow, take a pony ride, bottle feed baby lambs and hand feed the camels and donkeys. Bring a picnic or enjoy a BBQ in the undercover picnic and BBQ area.

Facilities:

Cafe

Store

BBQ and picnic areas

Open:

Daily 10am to 4pm (except 24th-26th Dec)

Cow milking 11am and 2.30pm

Reptile show 12.30pm Saturday, Sunday, Public Holidays and School Holidays

Pony rides11.30am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 2.30pm cost $5 per ride

Tractor rides on weekends and run every 15 minutes from 11.30am-2.30pm cost $5/person

Cost:

Adults $15.00

Children (1-14 yrs) $12.00

Concession/seniors $13.00

Adults & 1 Child $42.00

2 Adults & 2 Children $45.00

2 Adults & 3 Children $52.00

2 Adults & 4 Children $60.00

Location:
2282 Mount Barker Road, Hahndorf

Contact:
Phone: (08) 8388 7289

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