National Zoo & Aquarium
Overview
Get up close and personal with some of the world's most amazing creatures at the National Zoo & Aquarium in Canberra.
From lions, tigers and bears to giraffes, penguins and monkeys, the Zoo features a variety of native and exotic animals, as well as the largest inland saltwater tank in Australia!
Pat a cheetah, feed a bear or become acquainted with a meerkat during some of the most amazing hands-on animal experiences in Australia.
The vision of the National Zoo and Aquarium is to inspire and assist in the conservation of the natural world through exciting and innovative educational experiences.
Our mission is to set world’s best practices for animal care and sustainability while impassioning our guests to protect the natural world.
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating
Based on 1607 reviews“Great Overall Experience - Pond at the entrance needs some serious work.”
We went to the zoo early in September and the experience was amazing. The facility is beautifully maintained and the animals are well cared for. They show lots of confident characters. However, the...
Read the full review on TripAdvisor“The Amazing tour”
I recommend this tour 100%. It is the best tour I’ve ever ever done. I’ve done it twice now. It is a bit on the pricey side but it is worth every penny you get to do so much stuff to see all the...
Read the full review on TripAdvisor“Wonders of Wildlife”
I loved and enjoyed every moment of the "Wonders of Wildlife" attraction, meeting and feeding many different species , even entering the enclosures of some animals . Special thanks to my wonderful...
Read the full review on TripAdvisorFacilities
- Barbeque
- Cafe
- Carpark
- Coach Parking
- Family Friendly
- Food and Refreshments
- Gallery / Museum
- Lawn / Gardens
- Parents Room
- Picnic Area
- Public Toilet
- Shop / Gift Shop
- Electric Vehicle Charging Point
- Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
- Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.