Happy Birthday Iago and Iguazu! đ
Yesterday, the Capybara brothers turned two and celebrated with a layered parsnip, beetroot, potato and corn cake topped with carrot candles. đĽ
After their tasty treat, the duo joined their brother for a dip in their freshly-filled pool.
Capybara are semi-aquatic mammals - their webbed feet, thick fur and high position of the eyes, ears and nose make them great swimmers.
Once declared locally extinct in these landscapes, Red-tailed Phascogales are making an incredible comeback đž
To mark Endangered Species Day, Adelaide Zoo and Australian Wildlife Conservancy (AWC) have released 75 Red-tailed Phascogales into Scotia Sanctuary - a major milestone for this tiny threatened marsupial.
Over the past four years, Zoos SA and AWC have now released more than 200 Red-tailed Phascogales into protected habitats including Scotia Sanctuary and Mallee Cliffs National Park.
Despite weighing only 40â60 grams, these fierce little predators play an important role in balancing ecosystems by hunting insects and small rodents.
Male Red-tailed Phascogales live for just one breeding season, while females can live up to three years and raise up to eight joeys.
For Adelaide Zoo keepers, seeing these animals return to the wild is what conservation is all about đ
Every visit to Adelaide Zoo and Monarto Safari Park helps support programs working to save species from extinction.
African painted dogs are some of the most intelligent social carnivores in the wild, working together as a pack to problem-solve and share food. đĽ
At Monarto Safari Park, enrichment activities like ostrich eggs help encourage natural behaviours such as teamwork, communication, and critical thinking. Essential skills for survival in the wild.
An ostrich egg is more than just a giant treat, itâs packed with protein, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals that support muscle development, energy, and overall health.
You can see how much the pack loves this delicious puzzle! đž
đĽ Keeper Lisa
Have you visited Adelaide Zooâs new conservation aviary? Itâs home to some very special residents⌠just take a moment to pause, listen, and look for a flash of green and orange feathers. đŚ
Over the weekend we celebrated World Migratory Bird Day, and these tiny, critically-endangered Orange-bellied Parrots are one of just three migratory parrot species in the world.
Not long ago, there were fewer than 20 left in the wild. But thanks to an ongoing collaborative ex situ breeding and wild reintroduction program run by conservation organisations like Zoos SA, today there is closer to 100.
Make sure you stop by on your next visit! đ
Hello little Sanifa đ
Thanks to everyone who voted in our naming competition for this leggy lad.
Meaning âperfectâ in Swahili, we couldnât think of a better name for Scarlettâs spotty son to be given on Motherâs Day. đŚ đ
POV: youâre a banana đ
Happy World Binturong Day from Jakarta. đ
This amazing South-east Asian species emit a smell like buttery popcorn to mark their territory and to attract females.
#WorldBinturongDay
Happy 100th Birthday, Sir David Attenborough - a champion for our natural world, conservation and wildlife. đâ¤ď¸
Giant Panda, Yi Lan, celebrated with a bamboo panda cake topped with carrot and apple candles.
Her species is an incredible example of what we can achieve when we work together to save species from extinction.
Thanks to decades of global conservation work, Giant Pandas status has improved from endangered to vulnerable in the wild on the IUCN Red List. đž
Elephant introductions donât follow a schedule - they follow the elephants. đ
As our Manager of Elephants, Andrew, explains, the team at Monarto Safari Park have been working hard to ensure each elephant is comfortable and ready to come together in their own time.
Excitingly Tang Mo and Permai are now sharing a space, meanwhile Burma and Pak Boon are taking a little more time to get to know each other due to pre-existing conditions including Burmaâs potential asthma and Pak Boon's lack of vision in her right eye.
The team are seeing really positive signs and look forward to the girls letting them know when the time to share a habitat is right. â¤ď¸
A flash of gold you donât expectâŚ
Jabali the Spotted Hyena is turning heads at Monarto Safari Park, thanks to a custom-made metal crown that now helps him bite and crunch like a true hyena should.
After a serious injury as a cub affected how his jaw developed, Jabali needed specialist dental care to restore function. Working closely with the team at Adelaide Veterinary Dentistry and Oromaxollofacial Services(@avdosvet ), vets were able to reshape his teeth and fit a custom crown, giving him a strong, working bite and a very distinctive smile.
For a species that relies on powerful jaws to process bone, that function is everything.
Watch the full story behind Jabaliâs golden grin and the care that made it possible on our YouTube page.
What better way to end the week than with giraffe calf zoomies! đŚ
Mother-of-four, Scarlett, welcomed this leggy lad in February and now we need your help to give him a name.
Keepers have shortlisted three Swahili names:
đž Jitu - meaning behemoth or giant, as he was a very big calf
đž Saburi - meaning awaited, as keepers were waiting for the little one to arrive
đž Sanifa - meaning perfect
Weâd love your help choosing the winner - cast your vote in the link in our bio!
đĽ Keeper Tahlia
Showdown predictions are in, with a little help from Chiquita.
Ahead of tomorrow nightâs clash between the Adelaide Crows and Port Adelaide Power, we called in an expert to make the big call.
At 23 years old, our Brazilian Tapir has seen a few Showdowns come and go, and sheâs officially tipped the home side, the Crows.
Like all animals at Adelaide Zoo, Chiquita engages with enrichment in her own time and on her own terms. In this case, she made her pick, then quickly returned to doing what tapirs do best, including a well-timed yawn that suggests the result might not be keeping her up at night.
We will have to wait and see if her choice holds up.
Who are you backing?
How many Chimpanzees does it take to keep the youngster Happy busy? đ
In this playful moment at Monarto Safari Park, itâs all happening. Big sister Hope steps in first, Zola takes to the ropes, while mums Zombi and Hannah keep a watchful eye from below.
This is exactly what a strong chimpanzee nursery group looks like. Youngsters learn through play, building confidence, coordination and social skills, while mums get a well-earned breather nearby.
It might look like chaos, but itâs actually a carefully balanced social system at work. And for these young chimps, itâs all part of growing up.
