Adelaide Zoo’s young Asian Small-clawed Otters branch out, embracing life on their own paws

It’s a big day for a little otter family at Adelaide Zoo, with three Asian Small-clawed Otter siblings taking the next step in their journey – moving out of home and into a brand-new habitat of their own. Mali, Rama and Mani, now young adults, have officially ventu...

Say hello to Niran and Jars, Adelaide Zoo’s father-and-son Siamangs who are impossible to miss once they start calling. Known for their booming voices and strong bond, these incredible primates are the largest and loudest of all the gibbon species.

In this video, Primate Keeper Rachael takes you behind the scenes to learn what makes these two so fascinating. Fr...

Adelaide Zoo has unveiled a very special new conservation aviary that offers purpose and renewed hope for one of Australia’s most endangered birds, the Orange-bellied Parrot.

Bright, bold and barely larger than a budgie, this critically endangered species is one of only three migratory parrots in the world. Each year, it makes a daunting journey across Bass Strait, fly...

Santa Paws has made a very special Christmas Day stop at Adelaide Zoo, delighting animals big and small with festive enrichment. With a helping hand from Zoos SA’s volunteer BEEZA team – Behaviour and Environmental Enrichment of Zoo Animals – the zoo’s furry, feathered and flippered residents eagerly tore into colourful Christmas presents filled with species-appropriate goodi...

Adelaide Zoo is deeply saddened to share the loss of two much-loved members of its primate family – Adale and Jasiri, two Black-and-white Colobus monkeys whose bond, personalities and parenting touched the hearts of keepers and visitors alike.

Adale, a 15-year-old female who arrived from France in 2019, was a gentle and attentive mother, having recently welcomed two yo...