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Monday 9:30am - 5pm Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm Thursday 9:30am - 5pm Friday 9:30am - 5pm Saturday 9:30am - 5pm Sunday 9:30am - 5pm

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Just 20 minutes from the Adelaide city centre, get closer to SA's most iconic animals. Please check our website for up-to-date entrance fees.
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03/11/2026

Happy 5th Birthday Ruby!

This week we celebrated one of our Cleland locals, Ruby the koala!

Born right here at Cleland Wildlife Park, Ruby spent her special day with her best mates, Scotty, Cha-Cha, Frida and Archer.

When it comes to food, Ruby knows exactly what she likes. Her favourite treats are platypus gum and red gum and if there's a koala keeping a close eye out for a fresh delivery, it's definitely Ruby!

Please join us in wishing Ruby a very happy birthday.

29/10/2026

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15/10/2026

Queenie is our beautiful death adder. But why does her eye look cloudy?

Snakes don't have eyelids. They have a special clear scale called a spectacle that protects their eyes.

When Queenie is preparing to shed, the spectacles can look milky, cloudy, or bluish. This happens because fluid builds between the old outer skin layer, separating it from the new skin layer underneath. As a result, the eyes can temporarily look opaque. Queenie’s vision may also be reduced during this period.

After a few days, her eyes become clear again and when she sheds her skin, the old spectacles are removed along with the rest of the outer skin.

Death adders are fascinating animals, and even something as simple as a cloudy eye gives us a glimpse into the unique adaptations that make snakes so special!

You can see Queenie when visiting Cleland Wildlife Park at any time of the day but if you visit on a Sunday, you might get the chance to see her or some of her neighbouring reptile friends get fed at 12.30pm.

📸 By Cleland Keeper John

15/10/2026

The Adelaide Rally will be coming through our area Friday 16th, and Sunday 18th of October.

We are open and excited to welcome you, but please note that access to the park may vary on these days.

✅We recommend accessing our entrance via Crafers on Mount Lofty Summit Road.

❌Access via Greenhill Road will be affected at various times.

For more information on road closures, visit adelaiderally.com.au or contact the Rally Hotline at 1300 237 255.

14/10/2026

It's official! Tallulah the koala is indeed a cheeky little rascal!

📸By Cleland Keeper Tanisha

12/10/2026

Calling explorers between the ages of 8 – 14! Join us as the park comes alive after dark as potoroos, bettongs and bandicoots forage for food, wild bats wake up from their daytime slumber and possums come out searching for fun.

Book your spot today for our Junior Conservation Club Annual Night Walk on Saturday 17 October from 7pm - 8:30pm.

Bookings are essential and parents/guardians are required to attend sessions with their child.

Book now: https://bookings.parks.sa.gov.au/cleland-wildlife-park

02/10/2026

Looking forward to sleeping in this long weekend?

Did you know that koalas sleep up to 18-22 hours a day? But whether they are sleeping or awake, you are guaranteed to see koalas on a visit to Cleland Wildlife Park.

Don’t miss our daily koala experiences included in your park entry fee – our Koala Close-Up is at 11am and our Koala Keeper talk is at 3:30pm. Visit our website for more details.

01/10/2026

Yesterday was a very special day at Cleland Wildlife Park.

It was Smokey's Big Day Out!

Smokey dropped by to help celebrate 50 years of the SA Country Fire Service and the people, brigades, families and communities who have helped to shape the service over the past five decades!.

Smokey spent some time meeting with visitors and catching up with a few fellow koalas along the way.

There will also a CFS truck and volunteers on hand with activities for families to enjoy, as part of Cleland’s school holiday program.

Thanks for popping in, Smokey. And to our friends at the CFS, congratulations on 50 years and thanks for all you do!

30/09/2026

Have you checked out what’s happening at Cleland Wildlife Park during these school
holidays?

Follow the link to see what’s on offer and we will see you soon: https://bit.ly/ClelandSchoolHolidays

29/09/2026

About 150 native birds at Cleland Wildlife Park have been given extra protection against bird flu, with the second round of vaccinations now complete.

In recent weeks, Cleland staff have carefully captured and moved a range of native birds into dedicated quarantine facilities to help safeguard the species, which include orange-bellied parrots, regent honeyeaters, magpie geese, Australian pelicans, regent parrots and red-tailed black cockatoos.

This important work is part of South Australia's proactive efforts to help protect native wildlife from the threat of H5 bird flu.

The birds were given a first dose three weeks ago (7 September) as part of the targeted vaccination program, and have received a booster jab this week, to strengthen their protection.

The birds have been monitored daily by Cleland veterinarians and keepers and no adverse reactions have been detected.

Priority species were chosen based on a number of factors, including their conservation status, their potential susceptibility to bird flu, and whether vaccination can be delivered safely and effectively.

For the latest updates and advice, visit birdflu.sa.gov.au.

Address

Cleland Wildlife Park Mount Lofty Summit Road Crafers
Cleland, SA
5152

Opening Hours

Monday	9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 5pm
Thursday	9:30am - 5pm
Friday	9:30am - 5pm
Saturday	9:30am - 5pm
Sunday	9:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+61883392444

Website

https://www.clelandwildlifepark.sa.gov.au/, https://www.environment.sa.gov.au/social-media-terms-of-use

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