Adelaide Zoo

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Adelaide Zoo

With over 1,800 animals and 300 species, you will find yourself quite busy at the Adelaide Zoo, learning more about animals like African lions, giant pandas, sea lions, kangaroos, and American alligators, to name a few. It is also interesting to know that the zoo focuses on endangered and rare animals.

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addressFrome Rd, Adelaide
emailinformation@zoossa.com.au
moreInfoOpening hours can vary depending on area.
openingHoursDaily 9:30am–5pm
phone+61 8 8267 3255
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