Monarto Safari Park Visitor Centre

Monarto Safari Park Visitor Centre
Courtesy of INTRO.

Monarto Safari Park Visitor Centre 

INTRO. + Studio-Gram

CLIENT
Zoos Sa

YEAR
2022

LOCATION
Adelaide, Australia 

CATEGORY
Visitor Center

Text description provided by architect.

This Gateway project represents the connection of people to the environment through education and history.

Monarto Safari Park Visitor Centre
Courtesy of INTRO.
Monarto Safari Park Visitor Centre
Courtesy of INTRO.

At the center of the project is the heart: a gathering point referencing both traditional African and indigenous habitation.

The heart acts as the communal space before introducing visitors to their journey into Wild Africa, providing protection from the harsh weather conditions while offering small glimpses of the vast surroundings.

Monarto Safari Park Visitor Centre
Courtesy of INTRO.
Monarto Safari Park Visitor Centre
Courtesy of INTRO.
Monarto Safari Park Visitor Centre
Courtesy of INTRO.

This celebration of arrival builds anticipation for the imminent experience.

The built form is divided into two distinct elements. The convergence of the curved ribbons represents the intertwining of indigenous and African cultures embodying the inherent connection with the land, plants, and animals.

The iconic, yet implicit, expression of the forms invite engagement, interpretation, and discussion by visitors.

Monarto Safari Park Visitor Centre
Courtesy of INTRO.
Monarto Safari Park Visitor Centre
Courtesy of INTRO.

The design reflects an understanding that conservation starts with a humanity that has an appreciation of nature and is enhanced out of their visceral experience.

The gateway representation provides an iconic and memorable transitional experience from Australia to Africa.

Monarto Safari Park Visitor Centre
Courtesy of INTRO.
Monarto Safari Park Visitor Centre
Courtesy of INTRO.

Each visitor is to leave as an ambassador of the Monarto Safari Park.


Monarto Safari Park Visitor Centre
Courtesy of INTRO.


Monarto Safari Park Visitor Centre
Plan - Ground Floor
Monarto Safari Park Visitor Centre
Plan - 1st Floor