Skip the main gate queue by grabbing the $19 Torrens River cruise; it drops you right at the secondary entrance. Sprint to the panda enclosure before 10am, otherwise, you're just watching them nap behind thick glass. Two hours covers the highlights. Bypass the park cafeteria completely—the food is overpriced and totally mid. Pack your own snacks and finish your day wandering through the adjacent Botanic Gardens. It’s a solid morning mission if you plan accordingly.
