Events

Adelaide Zoo – Paint the town red!
There will be activities focussed all around the colour red, this includes both animals and people!

Free entry* to Adelaide Zoo for Rangas these school holidays
We're in this together.
To draw attention to the plight of our endangered orang-utan friends, we'll be providing free entry* to the zoo for another endangered species... human redheads. So if you're a genuine ranga, visit Adelaide Zoo between Saturday 27th September and Sunday 12th October in support of your primate ancestors.
*Conditions apply.

Breakfast with an Orangutan Keeper
See below

Friday 3 October, Tuesday 7 October and Thursday 9 October
8am – 9.30am
Adelaide Zoo

Enjoy an intimate full buffet breakfast surrounded by the lush greenery of the Hub in Immersion, while learning all about our gorgeous Orang-utans from one of our experienced keepers. Once you’ve learned about their different personalities, you’ll have the opportunity to go behind the scenes to meet them in person! October is the month of Pusung’s 30th birthday so don’t miss this very special celebration!

Tickets (including entry to the Zoo for the rest of the day):
Adult members - $105
Child members - $85
Adult non-members - $125
Child non-members - $105

This event is now sold out but why not have a look at our behind the scenes tours.

The art of saving wildlife and educating the children of our future.

We invite you to an art exhibition with a difference – Creating for Conservation.  

Following the success of last year’s launch, Creating for Conservation will return this year October 10th-12th 2008, bigger and better than ever!

Last year the exhibition raised over $10,000 to help support conservation education. This year we hope to improve on that success but can only do so with your help.

If you would like to support this worthwhile cause attend the exhibition on opening night or throughout the weekend

Opening Night will be on Friday 10th October from 7-10pm at Belair Primary School and is set to be a night to remember! African entertainment, wine and gourmet food are all part of the celebration. We are also pleased to announce that the Zimbabwe Choir will be performing and Zimbabwe Conservation Education Officer Wilton Nsimango will be in attendance. 

Pre-sold tickets for Opening Night are $20. Tickets at the door will be $25.

Pre-sold tickets will be available in August from the following venues:

• Monarto Zoo Education (Ph. 8230 1296)
• Adelaide Zoo Education (Ph. 8267 2434)
• Belair Schools Reception (Ph. 8370 3733)

The exhibition will also be open from 10am to 4pm Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th October. Entry by gold coin donation.

Throughout the weekend there will also be some great items on auction, fantastic raffle prizes, sausage sizzle and face painting for the kids. Bring along your friends and family and support this worthwhile cause.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Find out more about Creating for Conservation.

Adelaide Zoo
Wednesday 22 October
9am – 2pm

A day full of fun activities for the whole family.
Special appearance by Playgroup South Australia Patron Jane Reilly, Amazing Drumming Monkeys and Snap's Kakadu Club.
Activities include:

• Live children's entertainment
• Jumping Castle
• Face Painting
• Craft
• Giveaways

Zoo cafés will be open plus visitors can enjoy a huge sausage sizzle!

Entry is only $8 per adult for playgroup members (upon presentation of Playgroup membership card or term receipt. Only 2 admissions per card) and children under 5 years are free, otherwise normal zoo admission prices apply. Tickets only available at the gates on event day.

A not-so-scary night of fun for the whole family…
5pm – 8.30pm
Adelaide Zoo

Join in all the fun and mischief this Halloween at Adelaide Zoo!

Keep the kids entertained with lots of spooky fun for everyone:

• Wear your best Halloween costume for the special parade
• Get your face painted just like your favourite Halloween character
• Come face to face with some of Adelaide Zoo’s scariest animals
• Enjoy the spooky live entertainment
• Eat up with the café’s special Halloween meal deals
• Watch out for the ghosts and ghouls lurking around every corner…
• Plus get set to Trick or Treat! Visit the designated animal exhibits and collect goodies in your very own Trick or Treat bag.

Normal admission prices apply. Tickets will be available at the gate. Visitors who come along to the zoo during the day will be welcome to stay for the Halloween event at no extra charge.

5.30pm – 7.30pm
Adelaide Zoo

Beat the Christmas rush and stay away from the busy stores… come along to the Adelaide Zoo to view the latest range at the Zoo Shop and get in early for Christmas!

At this exclusive members function, enjoy a glass of bubbly and some nibbles on arrival, while you have a look at our fantastic new range of merchandise. Our new range includes; t-shirts, hoody jumpers, baseball caps, lapel pins, keyrings, magnets, can coolers, library bags, kid’s cups and lots more!

Perfect for any member of your family for a gift this Christmas!

Entry:
Free for Zoos SA members
$10 per person for friends of Zoos SA members (maximum 2 friends per Zoos SA member).

Bookings are essential. Please contact Adelaide Zoo on 8267 0637 to secure your tickets today. Please quote your member number upon booking.

Bubbles and Brew @ the Zoo
Adelaide Zoo
Friday 14 November 2008
6pm to 11pm

Venture out into the night, turn on your animal instincts and enjoy a selection of bubbles and brew from local restaurants and wineries for this very special fundraising event….

Featuring fantastic live entertainment by the Transatlantics.

Tickets are $40 per person, which includes a glass of bubbles, beer or soft drink on arrival and a special commemorative glass for you to keep and to fill and re-fill throughout the night!

To secure your tickets, please contact Megan Hammond, Events Coordinator on 8230 1255 or via email mhammond@zoossa.com.au

All proceeds from this event will help Zoos SA to continue saving animals from extinction.