National Zoo & Aquarium

  • Happy 20th Birthday!

    In 2018 we celebrate 20 years of conservation! Visit the zoo and see how much we have grown

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  • Zooventure Tours

    Handfeed our lions, tigers, bears and more for an unforgettable experience.

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  • Meet our new Cheetah Cub Solo

    Meet our one-year-old Cheetah cub Solo and his puppy pal Zama

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  • White Lion Encounter

    Meet and feed our white lions in a memorable encounter.

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  • Meet a cheetah

    Meet a fully grown adult Cheetah inside his enclosure!

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  • Giraffe encounter

    Be taken by a Keeper to meet and feed our impressive Giraffes!

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  • Top 10 in Australia!

    Voted #7 in the Top 10 Animal Attractions in Australia by Holidays with Kids readers

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Open every day from 9:30am to 5:00pm

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Scrivener Dam, Yarralumla, Canberra, ACT 2611

Open every day from 9:30am to 5:00pm

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