Kids go free at Adelaide Zoo this August for the pandas’ birthdays

August is the month to gather your cubs and head to Adelaide Zoo, where children enter free to celebrate Yi Lan and Xing Qiu's birthdays. Over 200 species and a new VR experience await.

Looking for a reason to finally tick Adelaide Zoo off the school holiday to-do list? Here it is: throughout August, kids aged 14 and under get free entry to celebrate the birthdays of our beloved Giant Pandas.

Yi Lan turns five on 10 August, and Xing Qiu marks his sixth birthday on 29 September. To honour the zoo’s favourite black-and-white residents, Adelaide Zoo is throwing open the gates for free child admission all month long.

Children visiting Adelaide Zoo during the kids go free promotion

What to see and do

Beyond spending quality time watching Yi Lan and Xing Qiu munch their way through bamboo, your family can explore over 200 species from Australia and around the world. From native favourites to exotic creatures, there’s plenty to keep curious kids entertained.

New this year is the Wild Explore VR Experience, now running in the Panda Shop. It’s a chance for kids to step into immersive wildlife adventures without leaving the zoo grounds.

Giant Pandas Yi Lan and Xing Qiu at Adelaide Zoo

How to book

Free child tickets are valid from 1 to 31 August 2026. You can book online in advance or grab tickets at the admission window on the day. Terms and conditions apply.

With winter wrapping up and spring on the horizon, August is the perfect time to rug up and explore the zoo at a quieter pace. The pandas are particularly active in cooler weather, so you might just catch them at their playful best.

Book your free tickets at Adelaide Zoo

 

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