Monarto Safari Park

A very large area to cover but you travel around in a bus with hop on hop off stops at areas where keeper talks etc are taking place. The bus stops at all good viewing areas and some interesting & expert commentary by a guide on each bus. We took the Lion Feed Experience which was just amazing, the keepers knowledge of these animals is so interesting & presented well.

Recently visited the newly refurbished Monarto Safari Park with the family (2 adults, 3 kids), as was pleasantly surprised that it only cost $102 for all of us! This is cheaper than the Adelaide Zoo! The new facilities are great, the buses were comfortable, and the volunteers very helpful and knowledgeable.If I had one negative, I would say in order to see everything properly, you need to regularly get off the bus and walk around, and this can be quite tiring (especially with kids), as the walking trails to different exhibits are quite long and there isn't a whole lot of shade, especially in warmer days, while you're walking. Take plenty of water, snacks (just don't eat or drink on the buses) and sunscreen and you'll have a wonderful day.The chimpanzee exhibit is incredible. There are plenty of chimpanzees and they are so amazing and interesting to watch. I could've spent all day just at this one exhibit.The food from the cafe was great and the gift shop had plenty of reasonably priced keepsakes to purchase to remember the day.A relatively cheap, tiring day out for the whole family! We all loved it!!

Fantastic safari park that is worth the 55 minute drive from Adelaide city centre! Absolutely enjoyed seeing the wild animals roaming in open land compared to boring zoo enclosures!Always remember to check the bus pick-up timings to reduce walking between the animal sights if you have limited free time. Otherwise, you'll need the whole day to view the park on foot!Use the map to plan your walking trails, especially if you have favourite animals to watch. Don't miss the special keeper explanations which include feeding the animals.

This was a great day.. The safari is excellent and the staff and volunteers are very helpful and informative. The cafe was fresh and clean with a great variety to order from and the gift shop was excellent in variety and price. I can't wait for the new white Africa exhibition. We will definitely be back....

This park is so well set up. The animals have endless amounts of space to run around and explore. The animals look happy and healthy.The main way to get around the park is on a safari bus. The bus takes you through the enclosures where you can get a really good look at the animals! The bus goes for about 1.5 hours and you are joined by a volunteer guide who tells you about the animals and the park!The entrance is very well set up. It has recently been renovated and it is incredible. The parking has become so much easier, and they have little bus stop type areas for each animal experience!While I was here I did the giraffe experience. We got up close with the giraffes and fed them carrots. This is the second time I have done this experience, and it was just as amazing as the first time. Would highly recommend any of the animal experiences, but would make this park a must see, even to just explore the park.

Pretty awesome to see the animals they have there.I think if you took comfortable shoes and spent the whole day walking to see the animals instead of the bus, you might see the animals more clearly. On the bus they have it's hard to see over people's heads who are in the row over.On the bus they have a man explaining things about the animals which I found interesting.The three men who work on the bus were really nice. They even helped with putting my grandson's pram under the bus and taking bk out multiple times.I enjoyed seeing the monkeys. They have such a big enclosure. It was actually snack time when we went to see them.You can take your own food and drink as there are picnic tables to sit at if you don't want to buy food there.

Great day out with the family. We arrived at open and stayed around 5.5 hours. Kids had a ball watching all the chimps and the talks given by keepers were great to listen to. Lots af spots to stop and eat a packed lunch. We did a few walking trails and found them to be a good way to get around. Buses can get busy and you can wait for a bit. The main area has all been updated with a nice little Cafe and playground for the kids. I'm sure we will be back again.

I’ve been here so many times and it’s amazing every time! We did the giraffe feeding experience this time which was so incredible. The guide was lovely and informative. The work that Monarto are doing for the conservation of so many endangered animals is wonderful. The new entrance way is beautiful and makes it much easier to find parking etc.

An absolute must visit place, filled with not only beautiful animals but also passionate volunteersI really don’t visit this place enough, and coming back here after 15+ years I found it absolutely captivatingIntegrating an exhibit whilst prioritising animal space is not an easy thing to do, but this place delivers. I loved seeing all the animals, learning along the way and also appreciating how valuable they areGreat time - book a weekend away in the area, it’s a great addition to a trip away

I cannot rave about Monarto Safari Park enough! Every time I visit it's a different and exciting experience. The tour guides and staff are all so helpful and enthusiastic. Absolutely worth a full day visit!