— What you can expect —Step into Adelaide Zoo, one of the city’s most iconic attractions and home to over 2,500 animals across 250 species. Explore eight hectares of lush botanical surroundings in the heart of Adelaide, where exotic and native mammals, birds, reptiles, and fish live side by side!As Australia’s second oldest zoo, first opened in 1883, Adelaide Zoo is rich in heritage and history, offering generations of visitors an oasis of nature and discovery. It is a vibrant sanctuary full of diversity, colour, and unique things to see and do, providing an intimate experience that blends curiosity, fun, and surprise.Operated by the conservation charity Zoos SA, the zoo is dedicated to animal welfare and sustainability, making every visit meaningful.