Monarto Safari Park
| Monarto Safari Park | |
|---|---|
| 35°06′08″S 139°08′33″E / 35.1021°S 139.1424°E | |
| Date opened | 1983 |
| Location | Monarto, South Australia |
| Land area | 1,500 hectares (3,700 acres) |
| Website | www |
Monarto Safari Park, formerly known as Monarto Zoological Park and Monarto Zoo, is a 1,500-hectare (3,700-acre) open-range zoo near Murray Bridge in South Australia. By area, Monarto Safari Park is the largest zoo in Australia. It is located at Monarto, approximately 70 kilometres (43 mi) from Adelaide's centre.
The safari park houses over 500 animals representing more than 50 different species. It is home to a large selection of exotic and native animals, particularly focusing on native African species. In 2023 the park welcomed over 200,000+ visitors. Monarto is administered by the Royal Zoological Society of South Australia, a non-profit organization who also run Adelaide Zoo. Monarto Safari Park is the world's largest safari park outside Africa.