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Adelaide Family and Adelaide's Children's Attractions
(Adelaide, South Australia - SA, Australia AU)



The city of Adelaide has an enormous range of attractions for children, such as Adelaide adventure playgrounds, Adelaide amusement and theme parks, Adelaide water slides and swimming pools, the Adelaide Zoological Gardens and a number of wildlife park attractions. There are also many popular museums in the Adelaide area and other nearby locations in South Australia, with many interactive exhibits designed for children.

During South Australia's school holidays and vacations, tourist attractions in Adelaide and South Australia often feature extra activities for children, such as children's workshops and demonstrations. When visiting Adelaide, the stunning beaches are particularly suitable for children, and popular family beaches in Adelaide include Aldinga Beach, Brighton Beach, Henley Beach, Maslin Beach and Seacliff Beach.




Parks and gardens in Adelaide provide another extremely attractive place for children to play and many of Adelaide's parks are very popular with children in Adelaide - such as Bonython Park, McElligots Reserve and River Torrens Linear Park, which feature excellent playground areas and other attractions for children and families in Adelaide.

Every month a free newspaper is published, 'Adelaide's Child', which details all of the current activities and attractions for children and families visiting Adelaide, together with a list of babysitting and childminding agencies. Also, the Adelaide 'Advertiser' paper, regularly lists all of Adelaide's child-friendly attractions each Thursday and Saturday.

Here are some of the most popular tourist attractions for children and families visiting Adelaide and nearby areas of South Australia.

Adelaide Children's Attractions: Adelaide Zoological Gardens - Frome Road, Adelaide, South Australia (SA), 5000, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)8 8267 3255
Always popular with children, the impressive Adelaide Zoological Gardens was founded in the late 19th century and are one of the oldest zoos in the country, with around 1,500 animals from all over the world. Attractions at the Adelaide Zoological Gardens include tigers, lions, rhinos, bears, elephants, monkeys, kangaroos, wallabies, lizards, free-flying parrots, landscaped gardens, feeding demonstrations, keeper talks, seating and picnic areas, a café, a gift shop and a children's zoo area, where children are able to get up close with some of Adelaide Zoo's most friendly animals. The Adelaide Zoological Gardens are within easy walking distance of the city centre.
Adelaide children's attraction open: daily - 09:30 to 17:00
Adelaide children's attraction admission: charge, discounts available for children and senior citizens, children under four years old are free

Adelaide Children's Attractions: Cleland Wildlife Park - Summit Road, Mount Lofty, Adelaide, South Australia (SA), 5152, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)8 8339 2444
Adelaide's exciting Cleland Wildlife Park is always a big hit with children of all ages. Highlights at Cleland Wildlife Park include numerous friendly native Australian animals, such as kangaroos, wallabies, emus and koalas, many of which will let you stroke and feed them. Situated in the Adelaide Hills, Cleland Wildlife Park also features seating areas, a café and a gift shop, selling a wide-range of animal-related souvenirs.
Adelaide children's attraction open: daily - 09:30 to 17:00
Adelaide children's attraction admission: charge, discounts available for children and senior citizens, children under three years old are free

Adelaide Children's Attractions: Investigator Science and Technology Centre - Rose Terrace, Wayville, Adelaide, South Australia (SA), 5034, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)8 8410 1115
Situated in southern Adelaide, the Investigator Science and Technology Centre is full of impressive science exhibitions. Attractions at Adelaide's Investigator Science and Technology Centre include many interactive, state-of-the-art displays for children, demonstrations and talks, themed exhibits and centres, children's' activities and a popular gift shop.
Adelaide children's attraction open: daily - 10:00 to 17:00
Adelaide children's attraction admission: charge, discounts available for children and families

Adelaide Children's Attractions: Monarto Zoological Park - Princes Highway, Monarto South, South Australia (SA), 5254, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)8 8534 4100
Monarto Zoological Park, within driving distance of Adelaide, is a popular family excursion. Children will enjoy visiting the vast safari park, which features many animals from around the world, including lions, zebras, cheetahs, ostriches, emus, deer, oryx, antelope, eland, wild African painted dogs, friendly barbary sheep and Australia's largest herd of giraffe.
Adelaide children's attraction open: daily - 10:00 to 17:00
Adelaide children's attraction admission: charge, discounts available for children and families

Adelaide Children's Attractions: St. Kilda Mangroves Aquatic Reserve - Mangrove Street, St. Kilda, South Australia (SA), 5110, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)8 8280 8172
St. Kilda Mangroves Aquatic Reserve, in northern Adelaide, is a popular attraction for both children and families. Home to large and varied amount of colourful birds, attractions of particular interest at the St. Kilda Mangroves Aquatic Reserve include a long boardwalk, a visitors' centre, guided tours and a playground area suitable for young children.
Adelaide children's attraction open: daily - 10:00 to 16:00
Adelaide children's attraction admission: charge, discounts available for senior citizens, children and families

Adelaide Children's Attractions: Urimbirra Wildlife Park - Adelaide Road, Victor Harbor, South Australia (SA), 5211, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)8 8554 6554
Located on the outskirts of Adelaide, close to the Victor Harbor area, Urimbirra Wildlife Park is filled with native animals and is always popular with children and families. Highlights at the Urimbirra Wildlife Park include crocodiles, kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, wombats, feeding demonstrations, talks, picnic facilities and a wildlife park gift shop.
Adelaide children's attraction open: daily - 09:00 to 18:00
Adelaide children's attraction admission: charge, discounts available for children and students, children under four years old are free

Adelaide Children's Attractions: Playford Lake - Belair National Park, Belair, Adelaide, South Australia (SA), 5052, Australia AU
Tel: +61 (0)8 8278 8279
Playford Lake, in the Adelaide Hills, is a relaxing spot with scenic views. Attractions for children at Adelaide's Playford Lake include feeding the lake's numerous friendly ducks, open areas of grass ideal for sports, and good picnic facilities.
Adelaide children's attraction open: daily - 08:00 to dusk
Adelaide children's attraction admission: free
Adelaide gardens admission: free

 
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