Shinglebacks are the largest members of the blue-tongue family. With their broad heads and iconic stumpy tails, these ‘sleepy lizards’ can often be spotted soaking up the sun across South Australia. But while they might seem common, Shinglebacks are one of the most heavily trafficked animals in Australia. Shockingly, they make up more than 50% of all reptile seizures at our borders, meaning these lizards are silently disappearing from our backyards. At Adelaide Zoo, we’re proud to be helping fig

Looking for something extra to add to your zoo day? This December and January, we’re trialling a new free guided walking tour at Adelaide Zoo — designed to bring our conservation stories to life. Led by Julie, our Conservation Community Educator, the tour departs from Komodo Lawn at 10am, straight after the 9:45am penguin feed, and wraps up near the Panda/Aussie Icons Shop just in time for the 10:45 am Wild Show. Along the way, you’ll hear about the conservation work happening behind the scenes

🐨🎃CUTENESS OVERLOAD 🐨🎃 Halloween celebrations kicked off at The Australian Reptile Park when some animals were dressed up in cute costumes, while others went for a spookier look 😍 | ABC Adelaide