Adelaide Zoo
Zoos SA is a charitable society dedicated to conservation with a mission to save species from extinction and to connect people with nature. Zoos SA has two zoos – Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Zoo.
Adelaide Zoo works collaboratively with the Department for Education and Child Development to design and implement programs that connect people with nature by informing, empowering and inspiring people to take action for conservation.
Adelaide Zoo offers self-facilitated and Zoo staff facilitated programs are aligned with the Australian Curriculum and SA Teaching for Effective Learning (TfEL). Learning programs reflect ‘big’ educational ideas around conservation and sustainability with an emphasis on youth voice and agency. The programs incorporate action-based learning and inquiry methodologies.
Address:
Frome Road, Adelaide SA 5000
Adelaide Zoo
Frome Rd, Adelaide SA, Australia
School bookings
ALL school visits must be booked in advance.
To book a visit please contact Adelaide Zoo.
Organising your visit
To receive the entry price discount for education groups you must book at least one week before your visit.
Planning a visit to Adelaide Zoo
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Map of the Zoo
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Filter programs for Adelaide Zoo
| TITLE | SUMMARY | SUBJECTS | FORMAT | level_hfilter | area_hfilter | capability_hfilter | priority_hfilter | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Animal Tales | … | Science | Program | f | science | ||
 | Zoosnooze: overnight secondary program | … | Science | Special Program | 08 09 10 11 12 | science | ethical-understanding personal-and-social-capability | asia-and-australias-engagement-with-asia sustainability |
 | Creature Comforts | … | Science | Program | f 01 02 03 04 | science | ethical-understanding personal-and-social-capability | sustainability |
 | Lifecycles Year 1-4 | … | Science | Program | f 01 02 03 | science | sustainability | |
 | Creatures’ Features: Years 4-7 | … | Science | Program | 04 05 06 | science | critical-and-creative-thinking | sustainability |
 | Animal Homes | … | Science | Program | f 01 02 03 | science | sustainability | |
 | Adaptation Adventure eBook | This eBook takes students on a trail around the zoo to observe animal behaviour and take note of adaptations and learn about how the animals are cared for. They also record their observations on their iPads. | HASS - Geography Science | Digital/eLearning | 04 05 06 | hass-geography science | critical-and-creative-thinking | sustainability |
 | Zoosnooze Community Groups – Friday Night | An Adelaide Zoo Zoosnooze includes facilitated education sessions and guided night walks, highlighting important animal and habitat conservation issues. | HASS - Civics and Citizenship | Program | early-years f 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 | hass-civics-and-citizenship | ethical-understanding personal-and-social-capability | asia-and-australias-engagement-with-asia sustainability |
 | Kindy Zoo: Australian Animals | A 30 minute information session with an education officer about Australian Animals including a close up with a live zoo animal. | Science | Program | f | science | personal-and-social-capability | sustainability |
 | Zoosnooze overnight program: Reception to Year 7 | An Adelaide Zoo Zoosnooze includes facilitated education sessions and guided night walks, highlighting important animal and habitat conservation issues. | HASS - Geography Science | Program | f 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 | hass-geography science | ethical-understanding personal-and-social-capability | asia-and-australias-engagement-with-asia sustainability |
 | Tourism at Zoos SA | A 45 minute information session with an education officer to focus on tourism and Zoos SA. | HASS - Civics and Citizenship HASS - Economics and Business Science | Program | 10 11 12 | hass-civics-and-citizenship hass-economics-and-business science | personal-and-social-capability | sustainability |
 | The Role of Zoos: Secondary | A 45 minute introductory session with an education officer about the role of zoos in conservation, education, recreation and research. | HASS - Geography Science | Program | 08 09 10 11 12 | hass-geography science | ethical-understanding | sustainability |
 | Food Webs: Year 7 | A 45 minute information session with an education officer about food webs with a focus on animals at Adelaide Zoo. | Science | Program | 06 07 | science | critical-and-creative-thinking ethical-understanding | sustainability |
 | Ecosystems and Biodiversity: Secondary School | A 45 minute introductory session with an education officer about ecosystems and biodiversity related to the animal collections at Adelaide and Monarto Zoos | HASS - Geography Science | Program | 08 09 10 11 12 | hass-geography science | ethical-understanding | sustainability |
 | Classification: Years 6 & 7 | A 45 minute information session with an education officer about classification with a focus on animals at Adelaide and Monarto Zoos. | Science | Program | 06 07 | science | sustainability | |
 | Australian Animals: Reception to Year 3 | A 45 minute information session with an education officer about Australian Animals with a focus on Australian animals at Adelaide Zoo. | HASS - Geography Science | Program | f 01 02 03 | hass-geography science | sustainability | |
 | Careers at the Zoo: Secondary School | A 45 minute introductory session with an education officer about careers at Adelaide and Monarto Zoos. | HASS - Civics and Citizenship Science | Program | 08 09 10 11 12 | hass-civics-and-citizenship science | information-and-communication-technology-ict-competence personal-and-social-capability | sustainability |
 | Threatened Species: Years 4 to 7 | A 45 minute information session with an education officer about threatened species with a focus on Australian and South-East Asian animals at Adelaide Zoo. | HASS - Geography Science | Program | 04 05 06 07 | hass-geography science | ethical-understanding | asia-and-australias-engagement-with-asia sustainability |
 | Animal Features: Reception to Year 3 | A 45 minute information session with an education officer about animal features with a focus on Australian animal collections at Adelaide Zoo. | Science | Program | f 01 02 03 | science | sustainability | |
 | Threatened Species and Conservation: Years 8-12 | Zoo focus days begin with a 45 minute information session with an education officer, which introduces students to animal and habitat conservation and the role of zoos in saving species from extinction. | Science | Program | 08 09 10 11 12 | science | ethical-understanding | sustainability |