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Monarto Zoo

📍 63 Monarto Road, Monarto SA 5254

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Quick Facts

Location: Australia, Adelaide
Category: Zoo & Aquarium
Duration: Allow 4-5 hours
Opening Hours: Daily 9:30-17:00; last Zu-Loop bus departs 15:00; open all year (closed only on catastrophic fire ban days)
Address: 63 Monarto Road, Monarto SA 5254
Coordinates: -34.9147, 138.6064

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

Open-range zoo

One of the largest open-range zoos outside Africa, with animals in vast habitats.

Free Zu-Loop shuttle

A free shuttle loops through the park's habitats.

Up-close wildlife

See African lions, giraffes, rhinos, zebras and native animals up close.

Open all year

Open 365 days, including Christmas and all public holidays.

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.

→Opening Hours：Daily 9:30-17:00; last Zu-Loop bus departs 15:00; open all year (closed only on catastrophic fire ban days)

→Transportation：About an hour's drive from Adelaide; drive or join a local day-tour coach

💡 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

What are the opening hours of Monarto Zoo?

Daily 9:30-17:00; last Zu-Loop bus departs 15:00; open all year (closed only on catastrophic fire ban days)

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.

How long should I spend at Monarto Zoo?

A typical visit takes Allow 4-5 hours.

This entry is compiled from public Australian and international travel sources. Tickets, opening hours and transport may change; please confirm with official sources on site.