Three huge solar panels at Monarto Zoo will help offset the open range zoo’s power use.
The solar energy will be fed back into the grid to neutralise the zoo’s energy use.
The South Australian Government contributed $450,000 to the project at Monarto, south-east of Adelaide.
Zoos SA CEO Chris West says the panels will have both environmental and educational benefits.
“This allows the millions of people who come to zoos in South Australia over the next few years to have some sort of direct connection to sustainable living and renewable energy sources,” he said.
Monarto Zoo covers about 1,000 hectares, near Murray Bridge.
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