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Meet Gromit! 👋

One-year-old Tasmanian Devils Gromit and Pugsley have made their debut out on habitat at Monarto Safari Park, joining two-year-old female Ellie.

Gromit has been busy exploring his new surroundings, as captured by keeper Heidi.

You might also notice the viewing glass is looking a little dirtier than usual. That’s deliberate! While the young devils get used to their new habitat, keepers are leaving the glass slightly dirty so they can see the barrier and learn where it is, helping prevent any accidental bumps.

A big thank you to habitat sponsor @arborgreen.australia for supporting the Tasmanian Devils at Monarto Safari Park.

Keep an eye out for Gromit, Pugsley and Ellie on your next visit. 🖤 by @zoossa

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🐵 Getting ready for Cassie

Before Cassie even arrives at Monarto Safari Park, the Chimpanzee troop is already getting familiar with her sights and sounds.

The primate team has been showing the 12-strong troop photos and videos of Cassie and playing recordings of her vocalisations.

More than 2,000km away, the Rockhampton Zoo team is doing the same with Cassie, showing her videos and playing sounds from the Monarto Safari Park troop.

It’s all part of helping Cassie and the established troop become familiar with each other before the next stage begins. by @zoossa

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Happy World Habitat Day! 🌿🌍

Today we’d love to share more about the Cockies Helping Cockies program, a vital conservation initiative restoring habitat in the Limestone Coast of SA for the endangered South-eastern Red-tailed Black Cockatoo.

The program aims to empower and support landholders and locals to protect this special species through habitat restoration and nesting tree preservation.

Zoos SA staff and volunteers recently visited the Limestone Coast to plant over 1400 trees in shelter belts – but it’s not just us that can make an impact!

A visit to the @lclandscapesa website will point you in the right direction for grant opportunities for local landholders interested in protecting habitat for cockatoos into the future. ❤️

This project is funded by the Australian Government Natural Heritage Trust and delivered by Limestone Coast Landscape Board, a member of the Commonwealth Regional Delivery Partners panel and Zoos SA.

#NaturalHeritageTrust #NativeSpecies #SaveNativeSpecies #Conservation by @zoossa

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Happy International Zookeeper Day to our incredible keepers. 💚

We're so thankful for all that you do!

#internationalzookeeperday by @zoossa

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4 days ago

Behind the lens of our wildly talented members! 📸 🌿

Thank you to everyone who entered our Zoos SA Members Photography Competition.

We had hundreds of entries, and it was so special to see the species we care for photographed by the people that have such passion for both the animals that call Zoos SA home and the conservation work we do. ❤️

Today, we’re so excited to show you the images that will be featured in our 2027 calendar!

Congratulations to Kevin Roberts, Adrian Mann, Ash Rayson, Denni Mackay, Faith Love, Lynton Hall, Marg Bowyer, Mark Jason Booth. Rick Beal and Simon Coleman.

A special shout out to Bradley Phillips for the winning shot of Ravi the Red Panda and Neil Taylor, our runner up, with a stunning snap of Permai and Tang Mo the Asian Elephants. 🏅

Each photo reminds us of the importance of our members and how they are directly helping us save species from extinction.

Want to join in the fun next year? Become a Zoos SA member and join our wild family. Every membership helps save species from extinction and protect wild habitats. 🐾 by @zoossa

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5 days ago

Do you know who these patterns belong to at Monarto Safari Park? 🦓🦒

The wild is full of amazing patterns - it's animal art with a purpose!

Did you know that a when a herd of zebra moves together, the intersecting stripes create an optical illusion? Or that each giraffe has a unique coat pattern, similar to a human fingerprint?

Join us at Monarto Safari Park these school holidays to get creative and discover the wild with a new lens during Art in the Park.

Grab your free activity booklet to discover incredible sculptures and murals inspired by the natural world, and complete fun creative challenges along the way.

Book your tickets and find out more from the link in our bio. 🌿✨ by @zoossa

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6 days ago

Take a peaceful moment with the cassowaries. 💙

Adelaide Zoo is home to two Southern Cassowaries, Jeffery and Martina.

Known for their amazing blue colouring, red wattles and distinctive, helmet-like casque, these incredible birds also lay bright green eggs and have vocalise through low frequency rumbles.

Make sure to stop by next time your at Adelaide Zoo to see Jeffery and Martina in the feather! 🪶 by @zoossa

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7 days ago

We're trumpeting with excitement to be a finalist in the 2026 South Australian Tourism Awards! 🎉

As a finalist, Monarto Safari Park is in the running for a People’s Choice Award, supported by SALIFE.

If you've had a roarsome time exploring the wild, we’d love for you to get your paws behind us and vote from the link in our bio.

Just by voting, you’ll also go in the draw to win an amazing South Australian getaway and experience package.

Thanks for your support! 🐾

#SATourismAwards #SATA2026 #SouthAustralia by @zoossa

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A big birthday calls for a post-party snooze. 🎉💤

Happy Birthday to Xing Qiu! 🐼

In true Giant Panda style, Xing Qiu celebrated turning six years old by tearing into enrichment boxes packed with scented sawdust, crunchy carrots, and tasty panda cake.

Naturally, after all that hard work doing his favourite thing (eating), he went on to do his other favourite activity (enjoy a world-class snooze).

We'd love to hear your wishes for the black-and-white birthday bear below. ❤️

📷 Keeper Meg by @zoossa

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🐵 Meet the Chimpanzee troop Cassie will meet at Monarto Safari Park.

The 12 Chimpanzees range from almost four-year-old Happy to Boyd, who is nearly 48, with experienced mums, playful youngsters and adult males all playing different roles within the group.

There’s Zombi and Hannah, both experienced mums, Boyd who still loves a game of chasey, Gombe who often starts the fun, and Enzi, one of the largest males, who is regularly seen playing gently with younger Chimpanzees.

There is no predetermined surrogate for Cassie. Introductions will happen gradually, at the pace of Cassie and the troop.

A fundraiser is also underway to help support Cassie’s ongoing care and transition.

School holidays are here, so remember to book your Monarto Safari Park visit in advance. by @zoossa

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10 days ago

50 never looked so sweet!💚🍉

Happy half-centry to dear Aonika, who shellebrated in style together with keepers, volunteers, and visitors at Adelaide Zoo.

Here’s to many more scratches, watermelons and slow and steady laps around the sun.

Thanks to everyone who came along to mark her special milestone.

If you couldn't make it in, we'd love you to leave your birthday wishes for Aonika in the comments below. 🐢 by @zoossa

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12 days ago

Zoo Colours School Holiday program starts today! 🌈

Are you ready to go colour hunting? Grab your free activity booklet and set off around the zoo to discover the incredible colours of the animal world.

Our staff decided to give one of the activities a go before the program kicks off – who do you think won?

Visit these School Holidays to discover the full rainbow of fun on offer and make sure tag us in all of your colourful pics! 🩵💚❤️💛

Find out more from the link in our bio. See you soon at the zoo! 🐾 by @zoossa

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