Sight guide · Adelaide · Australia
Visiting Cleland Wildlife Park
Just below Mount Lofty, Cleland lets visitors walk among free-roaming kangaroos, wallabies and emus, and see koalas, wombats and other native species in a bushland setting about 20 minutes from the city.
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Quick answer
Cleland Wildlife Park is a zoo in Adelaide Hills, Adelaide. Allow 2 hours; it is mid-priced. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Zoo
- Area
- Adelaide Hills
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- kids, nature and outdoors
- Best months
- February–April
About Cleland Wildlife Park
Just below Mount Lofty, Cleland lets visitors walk among free-roaming kangaroos, wallabies and emus, and see koalas, wombats and other native species in a bushland setting about 20 minutes from the city.
Tip: Buy a bag of animal food at the entrance and visit early in the day, when the animals are most active.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 2 hours.
- Cost: Mid-priced.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Adelaide Hills.
Best time to visit Cleland Wildlife Park
Cleland Wildlife Park is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:
- March: 26°C (79°F) highs, about 4 rainy days, very busy crowds.
- February: 29°C (84°F) highs, about 3 rainy days, very busy crowds.
- April: 23°C (73°F) highs, about 6 rainy days, moderate crowds.
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Fit it into your trip
Cleland Wildlife Park is not on our short itineraries, so plan it as an extra once you have seen Adelaide Central Market and Art Gallery of South Australia.
- No. 11 of the 16 sights in our Adelaide things-to-do list.
- Day 5 of the 5-day plan.
- One of the picks in outdoors in Adelaide.
- A family favourite in Adelaide with kids.
Near Cleland Wildlife Park
Also in Adelaide Hills, so you can walk between them:
- Mount Lofty Summit — 2–3 hours with the walk, free
- Morialta Conservation Park — 2–3 hours, free
If you like Cleland Wildlife Park
- Glenelg Beach and Jetty — Glenelg, Half a day
- Adelaide Botanic Garden — East End, 1.5–2 hours
- Adelaide Zoo — North Adelaide, 2–3 hours
Staying near Cleland Wildlife Park
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Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Cleland Wildlife Park?
Plan 2 hours. With Mount Lofty Summit nearby, it fits a half-day in Adelaide Hills.
+Is Cleland Wildlife Park free?
No, it is mid-priced. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Cleland Wildlife Park?
February–April for the most comfortable weather. Buy a bag of animal food at the entrance and visit early in the day, when the animals are most active.
+Do I need to book Cleland Wildlife Park in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.
+Is Cleland Wildlife Park good for kids?
Yes, it is one of our family picks in Adelaide. Adelaide is relaxed and manageable with children: flat streets, free museums, a beach at the end of the tram line and wildlife parks within 20 minutes.