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Monarto Zoo

📍 63 Monarto Road, Monarto SA 5254
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Introduction

Monarto Safari Park (formerly Monarto Zoo), in Monarto, South Australia, is the largest open-range zoo in Australia and is described as one of the largest open-range zoos outside Africa. Visitors can ride the free Zu-Loop shuttle or join pre-booked guided tours to get close to African lions, giraffes, rhinos, zebras and native kangaroos in expansive habitats. It is open 365 days a year, including Christmas and public holidays; allow at least four to five hours.

✨ Highlights

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Open-range zoo
One of the largest open-range zoos outside Africa, with animals in vast habitats.
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Free Zu-Loop shuttle
A free shuttle loops through the park's habitats.
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Up-close wildlife
See African lions, giraffes, rhinos, zebras and native animals up close.
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Open all year
Open 365 days, including Christmas and all public holidays.
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Guided tours
Pre-booked Safari Tours offer a deeper experience.

🛈 Practical Info

→Best time to visit：Seasons are opposite to the Northern Hemisphere; check local weather and events. For outdoor sites, mornings or late afternoons are often more pleasant.
→Transport：Australia is vast; most attractions suit self-driving or local day tours. For city sites, check public transport timetables in advance.
→Climate & dress：UV is strong; bring sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat, stay hydrated, and beware of insects. Inland areas may have large diurnal temperature swings.
→On site：Follow on-site signs, do not feed or disturb wildlife, protect nature and heritage, and stay on designated trails in national parks.
→Accessibility：Some natural attractions have uneven paths or steps and may challenge those with limited mobility; check accessibility services in advance.

💡 Tips

• Tickets, opening hours and tours may change; confirm on official channels on site. Queried opening hours: Daily 9:30-17:00; last Zu-Loop bus departs 15:00; open all year (closed only on catastrophic fire ban days); admission: Adult approx. AUD57, concession approx. AUD42, child (4-14) approx. AUD32; prices per official outlet.
• Australia has strong sun; protect yourself with sunscreen, hydration and insect repellent, especially outdoors.
• Respect local culture, wildlife and natural park rules; never feed animals or leave designated trails.
• Plan alongside nearby sights, using self-driving or local day tours to link your route.

FAQ

Any practical tips for visiting Monarto Zoo?

Tickets, opening hours and tours may change; confirm on official channels on site. Queried opening hours: Daily 9:30-17:00; last Zu-Loop bus departs 15:00; open all year (closed only on catastrophic fire ban days); admission: Adult approx. AUD57, concession approx. AUD42, child (4-14) approx. AUD32; prices per official outlet. Australia has strong sun; protect yourself with sunscreen, hydration and insect repellent, especially outdoors.

Information on this page is compiled from public sources. Opening hours, ticket prices and other details may change — please verify with official sources before your visit.