Visit Adelaide, Australia: Things to do in Adelaide - The City of Churches
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01. Adelaide Zoo
Australia's second oldest zoo (after Melbourne Zoo), and the only major metropolitan zoo in Australia to be owned and operated on a non-profit basis. Houses about 300 native and exotic species, with over 1,800 animals on site. The giant panda exhibit, which opened in December 2009, is home to two giant pandas, Wang Wang and Funi.
02. Adelaide Botanic Garden
A 51 hectare (125 acres) public garden at the north-east corner of the Adelaide city centre. Amongst other scientific and educational displays of native and international horticulture, the gardens hold one of the earliest propagated specimens of the Wollemi Pine tree, which was discovered as recently as 1994.
03. Big Rocking Horse
A tourist attraction located in the town of Gumeracha. Designed by David McIntosh, the structure weighs 25 tonnes and stands at over 18 metres tall. Part of a larger complex that includes a wooden toy factory, wildlife park and café.
04. Adelaide Gaol
Was an Australian prison located in Thebarton. Was the first permanent one in South Australia and operated from 1841 until 1988. The Gaol is one of the two oldest buildings still standing in South Australia. Now a museum, tourist attraction and function centre.
05. National War Memorial
A monument in the city centre, commemorating those who served in the First World War. Memorial services are held at the site throughout the year, with major services on both Anzac Day (25 April) and Remembrance Day (11 November).
06. Bonython Park
A 17 hectare park in the West Parklands. Has one of Adelaide's best playgrounds - Bonython Park Adventure Playspace, a vibrant kiosk [Bonython Park Kiosk], boating lake, open kick/play fields and junior playground. On both sides of the river, multi-barbecue stations with picnic and relaxing spots are available for the public.
07. Himeji Gardens
Was a gift from Adelaide's sister city, Himeji, in 1982. The entrance is from South Terrace, between Pulteney and Hutt Streets. The garden in split into a sansui, a mountain and lake garden, and a karesansui, a dry rock garden intended to evoke mountains surrounded by water.
08. Victoria Square
Also known as Tarndanyangga, is a public square. Is in the centre of the city's grid of one square mile. The Kaurna people know the area as Tarndanyangga, The Dreaming Place of the Red Kangaroo. A statue of Queen Victoria stands near the centre of the square.
09. The Beachouse
An entertainment complex located on the foreshore at Glenelg. Has the following attractions: the Slides, the Cars, the Castle, the Carousel, the Golf, the Boats, the Train, the Wheel, a large game arcade, and a cafe.
10. Mount Bold Reservoir
The largest reservoir in South Australia with a maximum capacity of over forty-six thousand megalitres. Costing A$1.1 million, the reservoir took six years to construct on the Onkaparinga River system between 1932 and 1938. Is considered a possible site for a future commercial mini-hydro generator.
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