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National Zoo & Aquarium

Two rhinos
Lady patting a Cheetah
Meerkat
Boy feeding a firaffe
Koala in a tree
People having dinner with a lion looking at them
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Two rhinos
Lady patting a Cheetah
Meerkat
Boy feeding a firaffe
Koala in a tree

Overview

Get up close and personal with some of the world's most amazing creatures at the National Zoo & Aquarium in Canberra.

From lions and tigers and bears to giraffes and penguins and monkeys, the Zoo features a variety of native and exotic animals, as well as the largest inland saltwater tank in Australia.

You can even pat a cheetah, feed a bear or become acquainted with a meerkat during some of the most amazing hands-on animal experiences in Australia.

Map of the venue locationMap of the venue location
Scrivener Dam, Lady Denman Drive, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, AustraliaGet Directions

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating

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“A wonderful day”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 1d ago by Landon C

I recently bought a Wonders of Wildlife tour for my wife which gave her an entire day behind the scenes at the National Zoo & Aquarium. It was a truly wonderful experience as she went behind the...

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“National Zoo and Aquarium Wonders of Wildlife Experience - Canberra Australia”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 1w ago by Brookeaj79

We really loved this experience. Our guide (John) was friendly, engaging, and fun to listen to. He was knowledgeable about the animals and we learned a lot. We loved interacting with all the...

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“Wonders of Wildlife”

TripAdvisor ratingReviewed 2w ago by janett768

An amazing day. Being able to be up close and personal with the animals was a real treat. The guide was great, and his knowledge of the animals was exceptional. He even knew most of the animal's...

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  • Barbeque
  • Cafe
  • Carpark
  • Coach Parking
  • Picnic Area
  • Public Toilet
  • Shop / Gift Shop