Adelaide, South Australia, is home to two significant zoos that showcase a diverse range of animal species: Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park. Adelaide Zoo, one of the city's most iconic attractions, houses over 2,500 animals and 250 species. It is Australia's second-oldest zoo, situated just north of the city center in the parklands of Adelaide, operating on a non-profit basis. Covering 8 hectares (20 acres), the zoo is administered by the Royal Zoological Society of South Australia and is a member of the Zoo and Aquarium Association, as well as the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
Adelaide Zoo features more than 2,500 animals and 250 species of exotic and native mammals, birds, reptiles, and fish. Visitors can enjoy various behind-the-scenes experiences to meet their favorite animal friends and have the option for annual and life memberships for unlimited visits to Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park. Administered by the Royal Zoological Society of South Australia, Monarto Safari Park offers a unique wildlife experience in a vast, open setting.