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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 Zoo3401 Old Princes Highway, Monarto

SA 5254 AUSTRALIA

Phone: (08) 8267 3255

Email: information@zoossa.com.au

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Contact Information 2Table of Contents 3Whats On 4 Christmas Dinner Dance 4 Xmas Day at the Zoo 5Adopt Me 6Close Encounters 6Name Me 7Behind the Scenes 7Dream Job 8Volunteer Projects 9Kids 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 personPre-dinner drinks from 6pm at the giraffe platform Three course dinnerPremium drinks package for 5 hoursDJ ‘till 11pmA magical Christmas safari theme

Menu

EntréeDuck & shitake pie, butternut puree, peach & muscatel relishMainCider roasted free range turkey, sweet potato & sage rosti, apricot & cranberry stuffing, maple baby carrots, jusDessertShared 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 relishMain: Cider roasted free range turkey, sweet potato & sage rosti, apricot & cranberry stuffing, maple baby carrots, jusDessert: Shared platter of a selection of Christmas treatsTea 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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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 ourwebsite, www.monartozoo.com.auEntries 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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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.

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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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