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Our pick for the Top 5 best open-range wildlife parks in Adelaide & wider South Australia<\/p>\n
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South Australia is a gorgeous state in Australia and has thousands of opportunities to indulge in the native fauna and flora. South Australia has some of the most interesting animals that are found no-where else in the world but they can be difficult to find when travelling around in Adelaide. Luckily, there are a handful of open-range wildlife parks in South Australia meaning that you can interact with native Australian animals in an open setting. Here is our top 5<\/strong> picks for open-range wildlife parks in Adelaide and South Australia, in no particular order.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.7″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”2″][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.7″ src=”https:\/\/www.urimbirra.com.au\/southaustralia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/feed_kangaroos_south_australia_adelaide_urimbirra.jpg” \/][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.7″ src=”https:\/\/www.urimbirra.com.au\/southaustralia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/koala_urimbirra_wildlife_park_south_australia.jpg” \/][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.7″ src=”https:\/\/www.urimbirra.com.au\/southaustralia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/urimbirra_wildlife_park_emu_feed_adelaide.jpg” \/][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”PICK 1″ _builder_version=”3.7″]<\/p>\n Urimbirra is an open-range wildlife park that is located in Victor Harbor, South Australia. The park has kangaroos, koalas, salt and fresh water crocodiles, owls, Australian reptiles, dingos, wombats, emus, cassowary\u2019s, farm animals, a walkthrough Lorikeet Aviary, the beautiful echidna and much much more. The animals are super friendly and the beautiful Victor Harbor makes a great day trip with the family. The park entrance cost is also very cheap; only $14 for adults (see full price list here) which includes Koala patting and even snake handling! Read more about Urimbirra Wildlife Park on the website.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.7″ make_equal=”on”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.7″ src=”https:\/\/www.urimbirra.com.au\/southaustralia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/wildlife_park_south_australia_travel.jpg” \/][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_text admin_label=”PICK 2″ _builder_version=”3.7″]<\/p>\n Gorge Wildlife Park is a beautiful open-range wildlife park located less than an hour north-east of Adelaide CBD. Admission prices are also fantastically affordable at only $17 for adults and the park offers tonnes of amazing wildlife such as dingoes, Tasmanian devils, wombats, echidnas, bilby, kangaroos, wallabies and koalas. There is also a large range of bird species and the park also offers the chance to hold a koala!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.7″ make_equal=”on”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.7″ src=”https:\/\/www.urimbirra.com.au\/southaustralia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/wildlife_park_monarto_zoo_adelaide.jpg” \/][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_text admin_label=”PICK 3″ _builder_version=”3.7″]<\/p>\n Monarto Zoo is a giant open-range zoo with exotic animals but also native mammals, birds and reptiles. Monarto Zoo focuses on African and Asian wildlife habitats over the native Australian animals but if you are interested in seeing giraffe, cheetah, zebra, antelope and more in an open-range setting (no cages) then this is the best place to visit! Ps. Don\u2019t forget to visit the lions.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.7″ make_equal=”on”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.7″ src=”https:\/\/www.urimbirra.com.au\/southaustralia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/koala_kangaroo_island_travel_tips_wildlife_park.jpg” \/][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_text admin_label=”PICK 4″ _builder_version=”3.7″]<\/p>\n Kangaroo Island is an extremely popular tourist destination in South Australia and the gorgeous Wildlife Park there has all the native animals you could ask for. Located on the secluded island of \u201cKI\u201d this park offers chances to met koalas, snakes, tonnes of birds, kangaroos, crocodiles, cassowary, and even penguins!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.7″ make_equal=”on”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_image _builder_version=”3.7″ src=”https:\/\/www.urimbirra.com.au\/southaustralia\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/cleland_wildlife_park_koala_kangaroo.jpg” \/][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_text admin_label=”PICK 5″ _builder_version=”3.7″]<\/p>\n Cleland Wildlife Park is a Government run wildlife park in Mt Lofty. The open-range wildlife park has kangaroos, wallabies, emus, reptiles, koalas and more. The park is $25 entry for adults and extra for koala patting. 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Gorge Wildlife Park<\/h2>\n
Monarto Zoo<\/h2>\n
Kangaroo Island Wildlife Park<\/h2>\n
Cleland Wildlife Park<\/h2>\n