City: South Australia
Top Things to do in South Australia
What to do and see in South Australia, Australia: The Best Zoos & Aquariums
South Australia (abbreviated as SA) is a state in the southern central part of Australia. It covers some of the most arid parts of the country. With a total land area of 983,482 square kilometres (379,725 sq mi), it is the fourth-largest of Australia's states and territories by area, and fifth largest by population. It has a total of 1.7 million people, and its population is the most highly centralised of any state in Australia, with more than 75 percent of South Australians living in the capital, Adelaide, or its environs. Other population centres in the state are relatively small.
Restaurants in South Australia
1. Oceanic Victor
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 135 reviews
Come and visit us at famous Granite Island! Our In Sea Aquarium is a short boat ride from the iconic island, where you can hand feed and interact with various sea species including the amazing Southern Bluefin Tuna! Hand feed from the surface or jump in and swim with these amazing Ferrari's of the sea, along with a variety of other marine wonders. Want to stay dry? Experience the action from our underwater observatory and explore the amazing creatures in our touch tank! Experience our In-Sea Aquarium with a special touch and book our Island Discovery Package; includes exquisite, fresh seafood, along with your choice of a glass of premium South Australian wine, beer, or Adelaide Hills Cider! Head back to the island and eat at The Island Cafe, offering a fresh, seasonal menu inspired by South Australian produce! Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, the Island Cafe offers kids menu options and barista-made coffee! Later, enjoy a twilight Guided Penguin Tour and spot more wildlife!
Reviewed By deanbrisbane2014 - Brisbane, Australia
My wife and I really had a great time swim with Southern Bluefin Tuna and awesome Port Jackson Sharks. All staff very helpful and friendly. Recommend to everyone !
2. Adelaide Zoo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,107 reviews
Adelaide Zoo, one of Adelaide's most iconic attractions, is home to more than 3,000 animals and 250 species of exotic and native mammals, birds, reptiles and fish exhibited over eight hectares of magnificent botanic surroundings. Situated next to the Botanic Gardens, Adelaide Zoo is open every day of the year from 9:30am to 5pm and this amazing wildlife experience is only a 15 minute walk from the city.
Reviewed By dmw447 - Sydney, Australia
Easy to get to the Zoo when staying in Adelaide, short walk from the city. Had an great time at the Zoo, saw the lions and tigers feeding time. The animal enclosures are well-designed, so even when there is a large crowd everyone gets a chance to see the animals.
3. Monarto Safari Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 504 reviews
Monarto Safari Park, formerly known as Monarto Zoo, will be the largest safari experience to exist outside of Africa. Spanning more than 1,500 hectares and home to more than 50 species of exotic and native mammals, birds and reptiles, you can actually fit every major zoo in Australia in Monarto Safari Park and still have land left over! Monarto Safari Park is home to many of Africa’s most impressive animals and also one of Australia’s largest lion prides and giraffe herds. The park is located 60 minutes (70 kilometres) from South Australia’s capital city Adelaide and is the gateway to the picturesque Murraylands region. Monarto Safari Park opened in 1983 as a breeding and pasture area. Since officially opening to the public in October 1993, the park is now home to more than 500 animals roaming in vistas as far as the eye can see. It’s an escape from the city that immerses visitors in a natural safari-style setting.
Reviewed By Mandas01 - Adelaide, Australia
Well love love loved monarto, we went Good Friday as there isn’t a great deal to do on a public holiday let’s be honest and we love the challenge of becoming a tourist in our home town at least one day a year! All I can say is why have I waited so long.... monarto zoo was fantastic very well organized, the animals are well looked after the bus takes you up close and personal. We were lucky enough to see the baby giraffe just 48 hours old. The gorilla’s were a bit frisky so we saw way more than we bargained for there lols! I’ve said family with small kids but really this place fits any type so much to see and do you can easily spend the whole day and access is so the very young and the very old or mobility impaired can enjoy! We didn’t do any of the animal experiences but we were lucky to have the bus go past the lion 3D experience so saw it from another perspective Definitely will go back and a must see for visitors and residence alike
4. Humbug Scrub Wildlife Sanctuary
5. Urimbirra Wildlife Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 274 reviews
Reviewed By 153verityj
Fantastic wildlife park with a great range of your Australian animals. Our family thoroughly enjoyed our visit. Beautiful gift shop too!
6. Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 481 reviews
The Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park is a fun day out for all ages! Hand feed kangaroos, touch and hold koalas, see Penguins play, slither in and see our reptiles and get up close with many of our beautiful Australia native animals. Take a stroll at your own pace, join our guided tour or come along to our interactive animal displays. Stay for morning tea or lunch and enjoy our lovely cafe and coffee. The park has new owners since late 2013, so if you have visited before then be sure to come back and see all our changes.
Reviewed By JeffreyS1746
It was a great experience. We got to feed and pet kangaroos and wallabies and God a koala. Loved it. Highly recommend all animal lovers to visit this park. The staff was very knowledgeable and nice.
7. Adelaide Monarto Zoo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 49 reviews
Reviewed By ronwax - Adelaide, Australia
We celebrated my daughter's birthday with bus ride through the large animal enclosures followed by a delicious roast turkey lunch in the restaurant. For my daughter the highlight was entering a cage for the humans through a tunnel, with the lions on the outside of the cage even on the top of the cage.
8. Penneshaw Penguin Centre
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 81 reviews
Reviewed By rburchett - Adelaide, Australia
We booked online and had a great tour with Alana. There was no guarantee we'd see penguins on this night as they were likely to be at sea after their seasonal moult but Alana took us to a few of their known hidey holes and we saw 5 or 6 from a distance. It was a good size group of 12 or so and we each got a specially filtered torch for visibilty. It's a lovely walk along the foreshore and a spot of star gazing at the far end where the town lights are dimmest. Bikkies included. Alana is very knowledgeable and kept up a great commentary. Highly recommended.
