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conservation
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charity
Zoos SA is a conservation-based charity that exists to save spe-
cies from extinction and connect people with nature. Be part of
something bigger!
Monarto Zoo
3401 Old Princes Highway, Monarto
SA 5254 AUSTRALIA
Phone: (08) 8267 3255
Email: information@zoossa.com.au
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Contact Information 2
Table of Contents 3
Whats On 4
Christmas Dinner Dance 4
Xmas Day at the Zoo 5
Adopt Me 6
Close Encounters 6
Name Me 7
Behind the Scenes 7
Dream Job 8
Volunteer Projects 9
Kids Corner 10
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Christmas dinner safari style
Looking for an incredibly unique way to celebrate the festive season with your family, friends or colleagues?
Then thrill your guests with an unforgettable Christmas experience at Monarto Zoo.
Take in the beauty of the natural wilderness as you enjoy a delicious three course meal and drinks package
before dancing the night away.
We’ve taken all the hard work out of planning your Christmas celebration and will deliver a truly outstanding
event experience for you and your guests.
Inclusions
$125 per person
Pre-dinner drinks from 6pm at the giraffe platform Three course dinner
Premium drinks package for 5 hours
DJ ‘till 11pm
A magical Christmas safari theme
Menu
Entrée
Duck & shitake pie, butternut puree, peach & muscatel relish
Main
Cider roasted free range turkey, sweet potato & sage rosti, apricot &
cranberry stuffing, maple baby carrots, jus
Dessert
Shared platter of a selection of Christmas treats
Tea and coffee
Book now
RSVP by December 8, 2016
Email functions@monartohospitality.com.au
Phone 0439998733
Saturday 17th December 2016 6-11pm
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Come celebrate Christmas day with us here at Monarto Zoo.
We will be holding a Christmas Lunch at the Waterhole Function Centre from 11.30-3pm. You will be able to en-
ter from 9.30am with the zoo closing at 5pm. Enjoy a beautifully festive lunch with Monarto Hospitality and still
have plenty of time to enjoy the wonders of Monarto Zoo and the 50 species of exotic and native mammals,
birds and reptiles that the zoo is home to.
Christmas lunch prices
$85 per adult (including admission)
$36 per child (including admission)
ages between 4-15
Members prices
$66 per adult, $17 per child Children under 4 are free

Menu
Entrée:
Duck & shitake pie, butternut puree, peach & muscatel relish
Main:
Cider roasted free range turkey, sweet potato & sage rosti, apricot & cranberry
stuffing, maple baby carrots, jus
Dessert:
Shared platter of a selection of Christmas treats
Tea and coffee
Kids Menu
Entrée:
Chicken and vegetable pie
Main:
Mini turkey roast with baby roast vegetables
Dessert:
Shared platter of a selection of Christmas treats
*Beverages available for purchase
Book now
Email functions@monartohospitality.com.au
Phone 0439998733
Christmas day lunch
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adopt
m Monarto Zoo is the most successful Giraffe breeding insti-
tution in Australasia!
We need your help to keep Giraffes standing tall!
Visit our website today to make a monthly donation to our
Ginormous Giraffes!
Choose between $30 $50 $100
www.monartozoo.com.au
With a string of exciting births Monarto Zoo proudly
cares for one of the largest lion pride in the country
and you can meet them up close! Assist the keeper in
calling the lions into their night quarters, feed them
their evening meal and hear them roar. But the carni-
vore fun doesn’t stop there, you’ll also meet Austral-
ia’s largest Spotted Hyena clan.
Lions At Bedtime
Details
Age:
Cost:
Duration:
Available:
Fitness level:
1.5 hrs
Intermediate
3:15 pm Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Minimum 10 years.
All children under 16 years must be
accompanied by a paying adult
Non-members $155, Includes Zoo Entry.
Members $121.50
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Monarto zoo is proud to introduce our newest arrival! This
adorable baby White Rhino was excitedly welcomed into
the world early in the morning on monday the 7th of No-
vember. The female weighs in at 40.8 Kg!
The zookeepers need your help to name this abso-
lute cutie!
Enter your name suggestions on our
website, www.monartozoo.com.au
Entries close on the 5th of December at 12:00pm
ESTD time
Zambia is one of the most wildlife rich countries in Africa. The Zambian Carni-
vore Program is focussed on the conservation of large carnivore species such
as the African Wild Dog, Cheetah, lion, leopard, hyena, their prey and the hab-
itat they rely on. Conservation activities include research, education, monitor-
ing, reintroductions and alleviating human and carnivore conflict. Zoos SA has
supported these activities through fundraising via its MAD campaign.
Painted Dog Conservation supports projects focussed on research addressing
threats, education and capacity building in Zimbabwe, Zambia and Namibia.
Project Partners include the Zambian Carnivore Program and Painted Dog
Conservation Inc (Australia) and Painted Dog Conservation.
Zambian Carnivore Program and
Wild Dog Conservation, Zambia
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Favourite thing about your job:
I am lucky enough to get the opportunity to form a strong bond with such incredible ma-
jestic animals. In a way they feel like family. I also really enjoy being able to provide close
up encounters for the general public and share the increadible experience of being in such
amazing animals presence.
Highlight of your career:
In 2011 I was there for the first successful birth and raising of Cheetahs in captivity in Aus-
tralia. It was really humbling and an incredibly exciting time here at Monarto Zoo. Being
able to watch the litter grow and play is priceless.
How you got your job:
I studies zoology at Tafe SA and volunteered at Adelaide Zoo for 3 years whilst I studied. It
was a great opportunity to gain experience but also to contribute to something bigger and
see conservation efforts first hand.
Challenges in your role:
Initially a big challenge for me was to overcome the intimidation that you feel being so
close to such strong large animals. The longer that you work with carnivore such as big cats
you begin to understand more about reading their moods and how they prefer to be ap-
proached and treated. The bond is surreal.
Name:
Matt Brewer
Position:
Carnivore Keeper
Years in position:
6 years
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9. Monarto Restoration Project
The Monarto Restoration Project works to remove pest species from the site
and protect and restore the remaining habitat. This project is supported by
an Aboriginal Learning on Country (ALOC) program and teams of volunteers
whose efforts have contributed to the conservation of an important part of
the South Australian landscape. Zoos SA is represented on the Murraylands
Threatened Flora Recovery Team.
p ojr ects
volunteer
Monarto Guides
Lead safari bus tours and walking tours around the park;
Provide static guiding at set locations within the park;
Provide commentary and information about the park and our
wildlife conservation efforts.
Create Environmental Enrichment Treats for Zoo
Animals – BEEZA
Make food treats requested by zoo keepers;
Develop ideas for animal enrichment activities;
Build and install approved enrichment activities;
Assist in collecting items required for food treats and environ-
mental enrichment.
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