Last week a dear friend and I visited Monarto Safari Park, about an hour's drive east of Adelaide. It covers more than 1500 ha and is home to 50+ species of exotic and native mammals, birds & reptiles with more than 500 animals roaming in a natural safari-style setting.
Currently the Park is in the process of becoming the largest safari park outside of Africa and, in due course, will offer resort accommodation together with open-sided vehicle tours. At present tours are provided by bus that takes you through territory occupied by lions, cheetahs, giraffes, rhinoceros, zebra, wild Mongolian horses, ostrich & emu to mention a few.
In addition, one can choose to have more "up close & personal" experiences with selected animals and a keeper - we opted for feeding the giraffes!
The weather was great and it was a full but wonderful day out.
5 comments:
Wow! Some cracking photos there. Giraffes are such extraordinary creatures.
It seems odd to me, in so many ways, that Australia, blessed with an array of the most stunning animals on Earth, has these safari parks for those from other countries. Based on my two visits to Australia, many residents are woefully unfamiliar with their won flora and fauna, so better education in that direction might be a good thing.
This is going to be a fabulous place to know (if I ever get back into Australia!) I feel that Australia does really well with its wildlife conservation and so I'd be happy to support. The giraffe experience looks fab too!
Wren x
Giraffe's tongue is long too. Beautiful pics!
Some wonderfully exotic animals - I suspect this park must be getting a lot of visitors at present.
Hope all is well - Stewart M - Melbourne
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