Things to do at Monarto Zoo in South Australia

Do you want to watch animals run freely on the grassland? Do you want to feed lions up close? You don’t have to go to the grasslands of Africa, as you can fulfil your wish in South Australia! And yes Monarto Wildlife Park is a place full of surprises and fun, offering many unique experiences for visitors to enjoy the wonderful world of animals.

Where is Monarto Zoo and How to Get there?

Monarto Wildlife Park is located in Monarto and is only a 30-minute drive from the centre of Adelaide.

What Animals and Themed Areas are at Monarto Zoo?

There are 5 main areas, including Asian Grasslands, African Grasslands, American Grasslands, Rainforest, and Polar Bears, that explore various animals in different areas.

There are also plenty of interactive experiences at the zoo. Monarto Wildlife Park offers various animal interaction experiences, including getting up close with giraffes, feeding them fresh carrots, and personally experiencing feeding lions and tigers in a safe area!

What are Some of the Most Popular Monarto Zoo Packages?

Entering the park, you can observe about 500 animals up close! You can also take a tour bus with professional commentary to explore the park! Adults: AUD 40.5, Children: AUD 21.5

360° feeding of lions

Standing in a safe small house, wait for the lion to come and forage, and then feed them at a distance of less than one meter, this time you can watch the big cats up close! Adults: AUD 70, Children: AUD 55

Feeding giraffes

Take a small car to find giraffes! And you can personally hand them small carrots! 💰 AUD 55

Explore the lemur tribe

Stepping into the world of lemurs, you have one hour to explore their huge primitive habitat, take photos with them, and see how these mischievous lemurs live! AUD 55

Explore the meerkat tribe

Do you remember the golden supporting role “Timon” in “The Lion King”? Its prototype is a meerkat! This time you can get up close with them, and the naughty meerkats will run to the legs of tourists to find delicious food! AUD 55

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