National Zoo & Aquarium

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Members Day

We have a special day lined up for members of the National Zoo and Aquarium on Saturday, 31st August. Members will have access to our keyhole entry and bistro at the earlier time of 9:30am, and will have the opportunity to experience reptile interactions between 10am – 11am in the viewing park. You can observe […]

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We are excited to announce the arrival of a baby giraffe!

The National Zoo & Aquarium are thrilled to announce the birth of a healthy baby female giraffe born to mum, Mzungu and dad, Shaba. The family of three can be seen on display in the zoo’s open range section. “She has started to venture out into her enclosure with mum and is getting used to her […]

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World Monkey Week

Marked by World Monkey Day on Friday 14th December, The National Zoo & Aquarium is raising awareness for all primates for a whole week, commencing on the 14thand concluding on the 21st! World Monkey Day was believed to be created in 2002 by a few individuals who aimed to raise awareness of primates so they can […]

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Scrivener Dam, Yarralumla, Canberra, ACT 2611

We are open every day except Christmas day 9.30am until 5.00pm

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