National Zoo & Aquarium
- Address:Lady Denman Drive, Canberra
- Hours:Open daily 10am - 5pm. Closed Christmas Day
- Admission:Adults: AU$30, Children (4-15yrs): AU$18.50
Good for Families, Good for Kids, Nature & Wildlife, Animal Park, Zoo
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Australia’s largest collection of big cats call the National Zoo & Aquarium in Canberra home, along with a wide variety of native and exotic animals and fish at Australia’s only combined aquarium and zoo.
Swimming in the largest inland saltwater tank in the country are sharks and reef sharks, while tropical fish and river fish have their own enclosures.
Optional extras to choose from include an interactive encounter with a cheetah, family tours, keeper talks, safari tours, the Zookeeper for a Day experience and the deluxe Walk on the Wildside tour meeting cougars, giraffes, lions, sharks, bears and monkeys.
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Canberra looked beautiful, mesmerising, and vibrant despite the heavy rains and it was all due to the excellent services by the bus driver who brought buildings to life...
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Tour was very good, the driver very helpful and informative. As I didn't have a car it was a great way to see Canberra and good value for money.
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We did not realise how many days we needed to see Canberra sights.This tour was excellent, John the driver was a pleasure and advised us how to use our time. We will have to go back again this time for at least four to five days and use this tour again. Continue Reading »
Practical Info
The National Zoo & Aquarium is 9 km (5.5 mi) west of downtown Canberra. Buses run here at weekends and during ACT school holidays.
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