28/08/2026
📸 Geoff Brooks’ Top 5: #1
And here it is. After nearly three decades behind the lens at Monarto Safari Park, Geoff Brooks’ favourite photograph is this beautiful image of Southern White Rhino calf Imani.
For Geoff, rhinos have always been much more than the “big grey blob” they can sometimes appear to be.
“I find them quite interesting to photograph, especially little calves, ’cause they never stop moving.”
Geoff remembers Imani racing around like rhino calves do, when suddenly she stopped and looked off into the distance.
“This was just a shot that I saw and I liked, of Imani looking off into the distance. There’s a little, little bum.”
A simple moment, but one that became Geoff’s favourite among the countless images he has captured over the years.
Today also marks Geoff’s final day at Monarto Safari Park after 26 years as a staff member, following several years volunteering before that.
Officially, Geoff has spent much of that time as our Team Leader Works. Although, looking back at the thousands of incredible images he’s captured over the years, we’re still not entirely convinced he wasn’t secretly employed as Monarto’s full-time photographer. 📸😂
From documenting births and conservation milestones to capturing the personalities and little moments of the animals in our care, Geoff’s photographs have helped tell the story of Monarto Safari Park for more than a quarter of a century.
Geoff, thank you for everything you’ve given to Monarto Safari Park, our animals, our people and our visitors over the past 26 years. We wish you all the very best for retirement. ❤️
📷 Southern White Rhino Imani | Geoff Brooks
