National Zoo & Aquarium

The National Zoo & Aquarium is privately owned, and is Australia's only combined Zoo and Aquarium - that's 2 attractions in one!

We are situated on around 18 hectares of land just five minutes from the centre of Canberra.

With a wide variety of both native and exotic animals, as well as the largest inland saltwater tank in Australia, there is something for everyone.

We are best known for our amazing "up close and personal"animal encounters, which provide visitors with an opportunity to get up close and personal with some of the worlds most amazing creatures!

ANIMALS TO SEE
The Aquarium
Humphead Maori Wrasse
Pygmy Marmoset
Common Wombat
Alligator
Little Penguin
Spotted Hyena
Alpaca
Tasmanian Devil
African Lion
Reticulated Python
Dingo

CLOSE ENCOUNTERS
Zooventure tour
Walk on the Wildside
Family tour
Meet a Cheetah
Meet a Cheetah Cub
Giraffe Encounter
Tiger Encounter
White Lion Encounter
Sun Bear Encounter
Tree Kangaroo Encounter
Meet a Meerkat
Red Panda Encounter

Wander in and have a casual stroll around the park, or make a day of it with family, friends and make use of our picnic areas and complimentary BBQ facilities.