Adelaide Zoo is home to over 1,800 animals and almost 300 species of exotic and native mammals, birds, reptiles and fish exhibited in 8 hectares of magnificent botanic surroundings.

The Zoo is the second oldest zoo in the nation and represents a significant and important part of South Australia’s heritage and social history. It is unique among Australian zoos as it has retained many original and significant architectural features giving it a style and character all its own.

Adelaide Zoo is owned and operated by the Royal Zoological Society of South Australia. Adelaide Zoo is the only major metropolitan Zoo in Australia to be owned and operated by a not for profit organisation and is governed by a volunteer board on behalf of its members. Adelaide Zoo has a workforce of 100 paid staff and 350 volunteers.