Large catered function in the viewing park, guests celebrating a corporate party with drinks and BBQ

Guests and families enjoying the dining area at the Rhino Bistro / cafe

Sharks, fish and other aquatic creatures in the 200,000L shark tank in the Aquarium.

Family and zoo guide with a Hummer, a vehicle used for night tours within the national zoo

2 guests in the Ruffed lemur enclosure with the primates climbing over them, being fed

A mother and two children smile in awe at the size of the animatronic T-Rex in lush fern gardens.

'Wild For Change' at the National Zoo and Aquarium

Name: 'Wild For Change' at the National Zoo and Aquarium
Start: 2026-03-07
End: 2026-03-09
Location: The National Zoo and Aquarium

Next on tomorrow from 9:30am to 5:00pm

'Wild For Change' at the National Zoo and Aquarium

Overview

Wild for Change weekend at the National Zoo & Aquarium invites visitors to take action for the planet while enjoying a range of experiences.
Guests can explore wild discoveries, including enrichment building sessions with the zoo team and a refreshed penguin keeper talk on the impact of litter on wildlife. Visitors can also learn how small everyday choices can reduce environmental impact.
Throughout the weekend, guests can join the clean up your environment challenge by bringing a reusable coffee cup or buying one from the bistro to enjoy a dedicated DIY coffee station. This challenge also presents the opportunity for guests to go into the running to win a special zoo prize. The weekend encourages learning, engagement and connection with conservation in a sustainable and welcoming way.