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Otterly Adorable!

 Boo, Bal and Bel are all related to one another. Boo is Mum, and brother and sister, Bal and Bel, are her offspring.  These playful characters are settling in well and are enjoying exploring their new surroundings. Their den also has a fast flowing stream which they love to swim in! The Asian Small-clawed Otter […]

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World Oceans Day

World Oceans Day, held every June 8th, provides a unique opportunity to honour, help protect, and conserve the world’s oceans. This year, the National Zoo & Aquarium is hosting a special event to mark the occasion with special talks, short films, activities for kids and plenty of freebies to get everyone started! The Marine Stewardship […]

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New Open Range area officially opened

CANBERRA’S National Zoo and Aquarium has officially opened a new open-range extension, which is home to a host of species including white rhinos, maned wolves, zebra, cheetah, giraffe, elk and much more. ACT Chief Minister, Andrew Barr MLA, conducted the opening and praised the attraction’s owner Richard Tindale and his staff, for their dedication and […]

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She has a name!

We’re delighted to say that we have named our very precious Siamang baby after an inspirational little girl called ‘Miliya’ (pronounced Millie-yah). The competition to name the zoo’s first ever Siamang gibbon baby was hugely popular and we received hundreds of suggestions from the public. After carefully looking through all of the suggestions, staff decided […]

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