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
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
Facilities:
Free BBQ And Picnic Areas
Open:
Daily 9am – 5pm (except Christmas Day)
Cost:
Family Pass (2 Adults/2 Children) $46
Location:
30 Redden Drive, Cudlee Creek
Contact:
Phone: 08 8389 2206
Email: gorgewildlife@activ8.net.au
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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:
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
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 - 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:
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:
Children (1-14 yrs) $12.00
Concession/seniors $13.00
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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