Zoo y Acuario Nacional

Experiencia fantástica: Visited the National Zoo and made a conscious effort not to spoil the exhibits — which led me to focus on the playground, and honestly, it’s a lifesaver. Beautifully themed and offering endless entertainment for toddlers, especially when the animals are busy hiding, sleeping, or ignoring visitors entirely. That said, the zoo itself is excellent. There’s a huge variety of animals, and the in-person experiences are surprisingly affordable compared to other capital city zoos. The layout is well thought out, with clear access, plenty of shade, and easy paths between exhibits — great for prams and tired little legs. Food options are decent, but be prepared to wait a bit — everything is cooked fresh. Plan accordingly, especially with hungry kids in tow. Extra bonus points for practicality: there’s a standard 7.7kW Tesla charger on site, and it’s under cover — perfect for topping up while the kids burn energy. Me included. This isn’t a rushed visit. Definitely plan to spend a full day here. Kids entertained, animals delivered, car charged, parents happy — that’s a win. ⚡️

Experiencia fantástica: Loved this place. Quite a few exhibits compared to most places I have been and worth coming along.

Experiencia positiva: The plan and signage is really confusing but zoo was alright

Experiencia fantástica: The zoo is a bit pricey, but it’s definitely worth it. Best enclosures I’ve seen, and a lot larger than you initially expect.

Experiencia fantástica: We recently visited the Australian National Zoo and Aquarium and stayed at Jamala Wildlife Lodge, and it was an absolutely unforgettable experience. From the moment we arrived, everything felt special and thoughtfully done. Being able to stay so close to the animals was incredible — waking up and seeing them up close, learning about them, and watching their behaviour was a true highlight of the trip. The food was amazing throughout our stay, beautifully presented and genuinely delicious, making every meal feel like part of the experience rather than just an add-on. The service was outstanding — the staff were friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about the animals and conservation, which made the whole visit even more meaningful. Exploring the zoo itself was fantastic, with well-maintained enclosures and plenty of opportunities to see and appreciate the animals in a respectful and engaging way. Overall, it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. We couldn’t fault it — great food, great service, and a truly amazing and memorable stay. Highly recommend to anyone looking for something unique and special.

Experiencia positiva: Extremely costly tickets for entry to Zoo that too when restricted timings are there for each animal

Experiencia fantástica: Thank you to Jamala wildlife lodge. We had the best time with our family and your gift to my husband and myself will be a wonderful memory we will share with our daughter and her two children for the rest of our lives. You are doing such a wonderful job of protecting and persevering the animals, their enclosure’s are wonderful & they all seem so happy. The lodge is beautiful and our lemur room was just so beautiful with the lemur’s out one window and out the other side we could see across the park. We saw the lions, and white lions and even the heads of the giraffe. The whole park is like a wonderland. Having dinner and having the white lions right there on the other side of the glass was just beautiful. The food is just delicious. We met the park owner Richard Tindale who is a lovely man. We were made to feel special by every one who worked at Jamala. They all loved working there, they advised us, and why wouldn’t you it’s just a magical place. Thank you for your generosity, it will always stay in our hearts.

Experiencia fantástica: I was very surprised by the zoo; I already knew it would be great, but the landscaping blew me away. Everything is very beautiful, and the well-defined paths make seeing everything much easier.

Experiencia negativa: I am not generally a frequent zoo-goer but I found myself with some extra time and got a 6-month membership. I visited about twice in that time (always kind of intending to visit again soonish, but y'know, life happens). In early November, I received a reminder that my membership was ending soon on "2025-12-11". I thought "oh! December 11 is only about a month away! Better schedule in some times to go the zoo!" and so I did. I continued to receive the membership email newsletters and updates as usual. A couple of weeks later I head in as planned but, when I get to the counter, I'm informed that my membership expired on the 12th of November (rather than the 11th of December like I thought). Dejectedly, I return to my car, somewhat confused. I scour through my emails and find the reminder email to discover that this disaster is in fact the fault of none other than the wretched YYYY-DD-MM date format, decidedly the worst date format possible. I decide to go back to the counter to give some feedback on this (a simple fix, one would think) and am informed that this issue has affected many people, and unfortunately it's due to the American provider of their software systems and thus (as I understood it) not that easily changed. The staff explained that I could pay for a full entry for the day or renew my membership. Maybe I should have requested to be let in anyway or something given that it was nearly the end of the day, but I was surprised and disappointed and am polite by nature so it did not occur to me in the moment to do so. I know that they're redoing their membership systems at the moment, so maybe it'll be better going forward?? Who knows. But there is something deeply disappointing about looking forward to something and planning for it but to get there and have it not work out. Honestly, it ruined my day and just made me regret spending money on the membership in the first place. Anyway the actual zoo is fine. It's kind of an expensive experience, but it's nice.

Experiencia positiva: Nice Zoo with great facilities. Entrance facilities were pretty poor on the day we visited, with only gate 4 open (at the extreme end of the access road, with no signage to tell us that) and problems with the new booking software. The staff member on the window had barely a clue regarding processing an experience we had booked and took over 15 minutes to get us in. The regular window staff member was instead making coffees?? All in all though, a good day and the Cheetah encounter was absolutely sensational. If you're thinking about it, just do it - you'll have a lifetime memory.

Experiencia positiva: Good zoo but expensive for the animals that can be seen

Experiencia fantástica: Fantastic experience, our entire family had an amazing day, highly recommend!

Experiencia fantástica: A great zoo, the animals look well cared for and it has more of a family friendly atmosphere.

Experiencia fantástica: My kids (12 and 9) and I had such an amazing time on the family world of wildlife tour with Josh. We always enjoy going to zoos, but this was next level. We got to feed otters, sharks, zebras, giraffes, siamangs, sun bears, meerkats, an emu and birds as well as interact with fairy penguins, reptiles and rhinos. The behind the scenes tour to see how the food is prepped was so interesting. Those zoo keepers are certainly busy taking the best care of the animals. Whilst the lions preferred to chill instead of having a feed, we got to see tigers up close as they feasted on their meal. We certainly felt privileged to be able to enter enclosures and have close up interactions with these beautiful animals. An informative, fun and enjoyable experience. Definitely recommend!

Experiencia fantástica: Great Zoo! Membership is great value! Looking forward to more extended hours during summer

Experiencia fantástica: Beautiful zoo, all the animals have large spacious homes that are filled with enrichment and things that would be in their natural habitat! Absolutely loved the layout of the tiger and Sri Lankan leopard enclosure. All the animals looked happy and active. We also had the pleasure of doing the Cheetah Boys encounter where we got to meet Viking, Asani and Zambi - the ambassadors!! They’re so beautiful, and a delight to pat. Kudos to their devoted keepers!

Experiencia positiva: I got a season ticket which has easily made its worth. We come along at least once a month to get out of the house and sometimes just to pop in for a coffee and a play at the park. Would recommend anyone in Canberra coming along and definitely consider becoming a member.

Experiencia fantástica: Best zoo I've ever been to! Well signed and layed out. Enclosures all get you up close with the animals.

Experiencia fantástica: As zoos go this one never disappoints.

Experiencia fantástica: Great for school kids and families

Experiencia fantástica: I was delighted to take part in the Awesome Roarsome Tour and the African Savannah Tour with Abby. I just loved it all so much! So many up-close interactions with the beautifully well-kept animals, in well-maintained grounds. I enjoyed learning about them and seeing their unique traits and funny antics first-hand in person! Especially Jake the Diva lol! I appreciate it all very much and would highly recommend doing these tours if you get the chance, you will not be disappointed! I definitely plan to come back to Canberra for this Zoo!

Experiencia fantástica: Great zoo. Very well laid out and landscaped, mainly flat and good animal enclosures with multiple viewing points. Plenty of parking and multiple entrances so that you're not forced to walk all the way back to the main entrance from carparks 2, 3 and 4. Well worth the cost.

Experiencia positiva: Big area to walk. The early the better. Good entertainment for families and friends.

Experiencia fantástica: The zoo ia lovely witj lots to see. I came back to do the Awesome Rawsome Tour and the African Safari and thoroughly enjoyed both. We got to feed several big cats, hyenas, and so on but the highlight was patting Echo the rhino. I'm South African and have never beem so close to an adult rhino. Abby, our guide, was amazing. If you're doing the experiences, book them back to back for 20% off.

Experiencia fantástica: What a fantastic zoo, up close to the animals. Follow the paths around.

Experiencia positiva: Canberra Zoo & Aquarium was a great day out! Lots of animals up close, friendly staff, and a relaxed vibe. The aquarium’s small but cool. Perfect for families or an easy weekend adventure. Only negetive i would say, its a bit expensive and require a bit modernisation.

Experiencia fantástica: One of our favourite places in Canberra. Animals are very visible and zoo is not too big. We are there every week.

Experiencia fantástica: Very impressive

Experiencia fantástica: I did most zoo in Sydney and this one is the best I have visited so far

Experiencia fantástica: Absolutely beautiful at the Canberra Zoo.

Experiencia positiva: Very nice zoo, peaceful and nice walk trail for my 2 year old. Very imprised. However the entry price is so hight. I went with my brothers so 4 aldult tickets made me bankcraft.

Experiencia positiva: The animal inclosures were quite busy with shrubbery, probably needs a tidy, hard to see most of the animals. Aquarium was disappointing, not a lot to see. Cafe and bistro was decent, coffee was bland, but food was good with average pricing.

Experiencia fantástica: A great day out

Experiencia fantástica: It was great I went with my youngest daughter and she loved it ❤️ I was lucky enough to hear the male African lion do this weird bellowing noise over and over it was very surreal it almost sounded like it was coming out of speakers you also have the option to pay for over night packages where you can sleep with lions,cheetahs and other animals right at your bedroom windows it's amazing you actually can also eat dinner and have the animals come up to you hand feed the wild animals its obviously not cheap but worth it also there is a baby lion I believe it's a girl if I remember so all round great experience for the family or even you and the Mrs

Experiencia fantástica: uummmm.. help

Experiencia fantástica: Loved it. Endless playground!!!

Experiencia fantástica: Totally worth it allow the whole day especially if you have young kids the playground is excellent

Experiencia fantástica: Very enjoyable, happy looking animals

Experiencia positiva: This large zoo and aquarium is popular with ACT folk and tourists. It is located on 25 hectares of land and near Canberra. It is privately owned and hence entry fees are on the higher side. It is nevertheless a good place to visit and we found that the guide map with numbered exhibits was particularly useful as you may miss out on an exhibit otherwise. Fair bit of walking around though some spots are under shade. The terrain can be uneven. Wear comfy shoes, take water, wear hat, sunscreen. Toilets available. Cafes and restaurants available around the zoo. Lovely place for picnic. Parking is easy and plentiful though can be crowded at peak times. Best to go there early to avoid the heat and crowds. The aquarium has nice exhibits too and it popular with children. Great place for photography. Takes about 2 to 3 hours overall to visit

Experiencia fantástica: If you are looking for a great day out in Canberra head here! The zoo is well presented and has a excellent variety of well kept animals

Experiencia fantástica: Great experience. Close up encounters. Highly recommend.

Experiencia fantástica: Its amazing but the adventure trail was a bit confusing. Didn't lead to white lion.

Experiencia negativa: Very expensive for the value. The aquarium held a few fish, that was all. The map is incredibly confusing and inaccurate. Several displays featured animals that seemed distressed, rocking, pacing, hiding. All in all not a good experience

Experiencia negativa: I don’t like this zoo. We came all the way from Melbourne and I have enjoyed nearly every zoo I’ve seen so far, but this one, just couldn’t get motivated to walk around, don’t bother coming! The staff in the gift shop/cafe/entry aren’t friendly at all. And the zoo itself is annoying, all their enclosures are behind huge barriers so you can’t see or get photos as the actual enclosures are either wire, mesh, or glass that you can’t see through due to all the reflections. We saw the full aquarium. It was rather disappointing, the animals there are cute but some seem as if they aren’t cared for properly and a lot of the fish they advertise aren’t there, such as the humphead wrasse. I got a bit sick just of coincidence or maybe exhaustion as it was a bit hot and this is a really big zoo, so haven’t seen the whole thing. But it seems like it would have been a waste of time and effort to walk around such a huge zoo just to see nothing anyway. I’d never visit again. And I don’t recommended it. P.S entry fee is so expensive. Asked for a refund due to not enjoying it and feeling sick, they won’t even consider it and seemed rather disgusted. Save your money and go see something nicer.

Experiencia negativa: As annual Silver Card family members, we spend most weekends in the zoo with our children. However, we didn’t expect today's incident OUTSIDE THE ZOO has completely ruined our experience and trust We were walking our dog on the Bicentennial National Trail, which runs right alongside the zoo fence that OUTSIDE THE ZOO. We noticed a tiger in an enclosure about 20 meters away behind 2 separate fences. we were surprised so stopped on the trail to take a few photos for a minute. We were silent, and our small dog was also quiet and leashed. As we were leaving, a zoo vehicle sped over inside the perimeter. An overweighted male staff shouted at us extremely rudely: "Don't let your dog teasing the tiger! We have cameras everywhere and we are watching you!" This was shocking and confusing for several reasons: 1️⃣ We were on a public national trail OUTSIDE THE ZOO, a space shared with kangaroos, horses riders, cyclists, and other dog walkers. 2️⃣ If me, my kid and a quiet, leashed dog standing 20 meters away on a public path OUTSIDE THE ZOO behind 2 separate fences is considered a "teasing," it indicates a serious flaw in the zoo's enclosure design and security. 3️⃣ There are no warning signs whatsoever along the trail advising visitors of any risk or prohibiting stopping. The zoo relies on a simple fence facing a major public trail instead of a solid barrier or relocating the enclosure. Instead of addressing this design issue professionally (by building a proper wall, adding signage, or moving the exhibit), your staff's first response is to aggressively intimidate and threaten loyal members and public trail users. We will not be renewing our membership until significant changes are made to secure the perimeter facing the public trail. We also advise other trail users to be cautious when passing the zoo. We will certainly reported this public safety and staff conduct issue to the relevant management authorities.

Experiencia negativa: The staff at this zoo did not make us feel welcome and had the bare minimum of manners. Saying they didn’t want to make us milkshakes for no specific reason. They were making many rude and blunt comments. They really dragged the energy of this zoo.

Experiencia negativa: Staff were extremely rude and rude were not welcoming at all. Made school groups feel extremely uncomfortable.

Experiencia fantástica: Great day out for the Family and my son loves it. Buying the Annual pass was the best. When we add up the cost of the play centres we use during the week. The one off Annual pass was so worth it and 1/3 the cost overall.

Experiencia fantástica: The National Zoo & Aquarium in Canberra is hands down one of the best zoos I’ve been to in Australia! The zoo is huge with an incredible range of animals, and what made it even better was the number of opportunities to get up close and interact with them. We went in with no expectations (it was a last-minute decision), but it turned out to be one of the best choices we made on our trip to Canberra. I can’t recommend it highly enough! Tip: Start your visit from car park 1 or 4 and loop around the zoo at a steady pace. We made the mistake of starting at car park 2, got a little lost trying to find the aquarium, and found it tricky to navigate at first. All in all, an amazing experience and a must-visit when in Canberra!

Experiencia fantástica: Pretty awesome place we went throughout the week on a Friday it was nice not busy at all there is a big park area for the kids to play the first kiosk was a let dow they only sold pies and sausage rolls but it wasnt until we got to 3/4 of the way did we see the bistro definitely wait until you get to that one as they have better food, I didn't really see a lot of keepers around sadly as I always love saying hi to them but the place was very clean and well maintained animals looked happy and lots of enrichment for the animals I would imagine this is a huge operation to manage overall I had a good time and didn't get a chance to hear any keeper talks but happy overall. Great work been wanting to come for years.

Experiencia fantástica: Absolutely love this zoo

Experiencia fantástica: A very nice, clean zoo. One of the few zoos where I felt physically closer to the animals. Their enclosures were clean and accessible. Well marked paths so you could make out a good route to go around.

Experiencia fantástica: Excellent place to enjoy with family and friends

Experiencia fantástica: Other than the unhappy lemurs it was really good. White lions were very tired and slept while we all looked on. Cheetahs were easy to see and one striding up and down. The giraffes were pretty cool too looking at us like he was talking to us. Loved the tiger who prowled around back and forth with his beautiful face.

Experiencia positiva: A pleasant little zoo unfortunately let down by a confusing layout finding the exit to park #1 was crazy lots of basic animals but definitely worth a visit just don't expect Taronnga Zoo quality

Experiencia fantástica: Always a wonderful day out. The upgrades are amazing. Rhino cafe is always a must stop at.

Experiencia positiva: El acuario es un grupo de peceras que no es gran cosa, pero el resto del zoo estuvo fenomenal.

Experiencia fantástica: What an amazing zoo! Do not underestimate this place, it’s full of beautiful animals, with spacious enclosures and brings a very safe atmosphere for both animals and visitors. Absolutely loved this place, and can’t believe I haven’t been before. Highly recommend.

Experiencia fantástica: Well set out zoo and gardens. Reasonable prices with friendly staff. Had a great time!

Experiencia fantástica: Awesome zoo and the accommodation experience is well worth the money

Experiencia fantástica: Had an amazing time at the zoo Went with my partner and we had a blast. Such a fun day — seriously, everyone should check it out. Laughed a lot, saw so many cool animals. Loved it! ✨

Experiencia fantástica: Lovely zoo friendly staff exellent experience very children friendly .

Experiencia fantástica: It was a great place to visit lots of nice looking animals

Experiencia fantástica: Well kept, compact zoo but the space has been utilised well. They just need better food availability. Pack your own food if you have children

Experiencia fantástica: Really enjoyed our visit to the National Zoo. There was a wide variety of wildlife and an impressive aquarium. The animals were active and well cared for, housed in large well-maintained enclosures. Definitely worth a visit!

Experiencia fantástica: A really fun day out. Shame about the rain but meant for a quiet zoo. The park is well laid out and thoughtfully put together. There are little adventure walks as you go round and a fab playground. It’s such a lovely setting.

Experiencia fantástica: Excellent Zoo. Very well looked after and a real adventure for kids (and adults)

Experiencia fantástica: Great expericace. This place deserve 5 star

Experiencia fantástica: Impressive walk through of displays of animals. Kiosks provide good food.

Experiencia fantástica: We had the best day out at the National Zoo & Aquarium. The entrance fee is extremely reasonable. I paid extra for my boys (ages 13 & 19) to do the Meerkat Experience and it is worth every dollar. It is a memory that my boys will have forever. Cheers to Connor the Meerkat handler for his expertise and knowledge.

Experiencia fantástica: Zoo was amazing!

Experiencia fantástica: A must-visit in Canberra! The National Zoo & Aquarium offers an amazing mix of wildlife and marine life, with up-close animal encounters, friendly staff, and beautiful enclosures. Perfect for families and animal lovers alike!

Experiencia negativa: As a long time member of this zoo, I’m consistently disappointed by the customer service and the way members are treated. The membership gates always have issues, they’re difficult to use and it takes forever to be let in. The staff are often rude especially in the rhino cafe near the adventure playground. The food is overpriced. Last time I got chips, they filled the paper container halfway which is such a ripoff considering we all know how cheap chips are. They invest a lot in the playground which is clearly a money spinner for the zoo and it is quite good but theres always broken items in that area. This time there was a broken latch in the toddler section so my toddler couldn’t walk around freely. Another thing is they always get the membership expiry wrong on the newsletter, every single year. When I email them they don’t even respond. I think it’s a good place for a day trip for tourists but they need to treat their members a bit better.

Experiencia fantástica: Edit: Changed review to reflect below response. Thank you for explaining the situation, it just made feel upset in the moment but I can understand now the behaviour of the animals.

Experiencia fantástica: Lots of animals and granddaughters loved hearing the lions roar! Yes, it was freezing but the animals still came out. The meerkats are a personal favourite.

Experiencia fantástica: Went to the zoo recently with my mum, partner and our 9 month old daughter. Such a well presented zoo with a great amount of animals to see including the dinosaur section :) one of the best zoos in Australia

Experiencia fantástica: Family yearly pass is well worth it if you live in the area. I will often take the kids to just visit one area of the zoo fot a few hours. It saves having to rush or spend the whole day there.

Experiencia fantástica: Fantastic zoo. Great atmosphere and wonderful staff

Experiencia fantástica: Fabulous zoo, the zoo staff are so friendly & knowledgeable. I did the sunrise visit experience, feeding the Tiger, Hyena, Meerkats, Otters, & got to hold a non-venomous Python!! Highly recommended.

Experiencia fantástica: Great day out for the family or if you are on your own.

Experiencia fantástica: Great day at the capital’s zoo. Not crowded at all and it just felt very nice to be here! Beautiful variety of animals.

Experiencia fantástica: Great little zoo, but still took us hours to see everything, worth the visit, really enjoyed ourselves. . Do it

Experiencia fantástica: Been here twice and both times it's been excellent.

Experiencia fantástica: We had an absolutely fantastic day. Animals are well kept and happy (especially the tassie devils who were having fun chasing each other around). Great variety of different animals and set out very well. The staff are lovely and very informative. It wasnt overly busy when we went so was great to be able to see the animals without huge crowds and being able to socially distance. Set out very well, was easy to traverse the park pregnant and with a toddler. Update 6/25 There's a lot of renovations happening especially in the aquarium (which is always my fav part). It will be amazing when its finished! Playground has been expanded since we last came and is huge and great for all ages!

Experiencia fantástica: Third time in three years I've been here, loved every time, the number of animals on display looked well looked after and the place was easy to walk around. Wish I knew more about that lemur with the amputated arm though, I could've sworn there were 2 at one time!

Experiencia fantástica: We had a fantastic day at the national zoo and aquarium. We did the cheetah walk and then did the enrichment tour. Both were amazing. The staff were all knowledgeable and friendly and we got so much out of the enrichment tour.

Experiencia positiva: Went early in the day. Cooler, overcast day and being early meant animals were more active and easy to spot. No crowds. Good coffee, yummy snacks. Really enjoyed our stroll through the zoo and the aquarium. It is more expensive entry than other zoos but a nice outing nonetheless.

Experiencia fantástica: It was an amazing experience. I really enjoy.

Experiencia positiva: I've never seen a zoo and aquarium like national zoo and aquarium where you can take a close look and most of the animals are not in cages so yeah highly recommend for families, school kids etc.

Experiencia fantástica: My family and I absolutely loved our afternoon here. Bit of a walk around, so make sure you have comfortable shoes on. We were there the wknd that they were celebrating their 10th anniversary, so we were able to join in the happy birthday singing and cake sharing after some yummy hotdogs and burgers in a beautiful parklike area of the zoo. It's worth a visit for sure!

Experiencia positiva: I was starting to worry that noone liked working at the zoo, dirty glass on the exhibits, looking very tired and not cared about BUT we went yesterday and it is a new place, the feeling is much better, it is cleaner and much better. I would like to know why the staff don't make eye contact though... Is it a rule that they shouldn't speak to visitors? We went with our three year old granddaughter who thinks the zoo is magical and she was ignored by every single staff member who walked past us.. . It was a bit strange.

Experiencia fantástica: We stopped by the National Zoo & Aquarium and were pleasantly surprised at how well set out it was. Easy to follow directions and beautifully landscaped areas for viewing & also in the animal enclosures & surrounds. Like most zoos, you won’t spot every animal, but even when not as active, you do get to see a lot. Kids will love the playground area and also the Dinosaurs hidden amongst the trees and bushes. Keep your eyes open for the T-Rex. It’s huge. If you are looking for something a bit more special, book an experience whilst you are there. I can recommend the rhino experience, where you go behind the scenes & get up close. I’d recommend booking in advance any experience as they do sell out quickly. The carved wooden sculptures along the way are good to see as well. Lastly if you can afford it, consider staying at the Jamala Wildlife Lodge. We didn’t stay as it was way out of our price range, but whilst walking around the zoo you get to see where people stay and how close they are to the animals. Looked like a once in a lifetime experience.

Experiencia fantástica: Our family visited the zoo with two children (9 and 15). Arrived at opening and spent around 4 hours at the zoo. The range of animals and the information on how they were cared for was excellent. We used the zoo map for orientation which was informative. The zoo had accomodation options and many different places. Mid morning our girls had an ice block as we walked around. The area of the zoo was pretty big but it was reasonably flat and wheel chair was accessible. I would suggest to have a hearty breakfast and a good set of walking shoes. Pro the predators and big animals cons the native animals ie kangaroos and wombats etc exhibits was not great. I have been to a number of zoos in Australia and overseas and this was the best one. We purchased the Canberra tickets (3 entries) which was a good deal for us.

Experiencia fantástica: What a fabulous place. The animals were so close and the customer service amazing

Experiencia fantástica: We recently visited the National Zoo & Aquarium in Canberra for the second time, and once again, we had an amazing experience! There is such a wide variety of animals to see, including some really unique species, all housed in large, thoughtfully designed enclosures that allow them plenty of space to roam. One of the highlights for us was the fantastic play area – it’s huge and perfect for kids to burn off energy. Ours could have spent the entire day there! We also loved the picnic areas near the café, shaded by trees, which made for a relaxing and comfortable spot to take a break. We definitely recommend arriving early to avoid the crowds and make the most of your visit. It’s a great day out for families and animal lovers alike, and we’re already looking forward to our next trip!

Experiencia fantástica: A wonderful experience with family, we visit the zoo more than once every year. Always refreshing to see the amazing animals. Highly recommend

Experiencia fantástica: Braved a very chilly morning start of 730 for the amazing "Awesome Roarsome Tour" a 90min spectacular. Enjoy the guided experience of feeding some of natures beauties. Share with yourself, and those close to you. On the 90 min guided tour you get to be up close with creatures you don't normally get to see every day. Given a personal rendition of each animal we encountered, their hierarchies and pet hates. Then the privilege of being able to feed the first morning snack of the day to such wonderful animals is an amazing experience to to not only part take in but also see your loved ones enjoy as well. We got to hold a corn snake, We fed The Alpha Hyena, We fed Jake the white lion. He let us know how displeased he was once the snacks ran out. We also got to feed very cute otters, One of the two brother Tigers, A still quite large but of the smaller of the Leopard types as well. A lovely beautiful female sun bear. She loved her sweet potato. And also gaze apon the meerkats after feeding them. And enjoy their shenanigans. My older teen and a younger say 8+ got to experience feeding each animal more then once, not sure if this was planned or not. Did make it seam more special. I definitely would rate this a 12 out of 10 ☆'s !! The wonder and amazement in my daughters eyes was well worth the money. Its an Experience they will always remember. Definitely not for toddlers. Once the tour is over your welcome to continue to look around the rest of the zoo. Check out the Aquarium and Reptiles and the Giraffes and more. Also a gift shop/cafe and a bistro as well. I would strongly suggest bringing a hot thermos of warm drinks with you in the colder months as the Cafe is not open before or during the tour. Please think eco smart and reduce waste by not bringing disposable coffee containers from outside the zoo. Wear sensible shoes. And appropriate clothing for Canberra's weather. You will not be dissapointed by what the NZ&A have to offer. They also advise to let them know of anything needed to aid or to be aware of ahead of time, to help visitors of all abilities get to experience the NZ&A. I will definitely be back again!

Experiencia fantástica: We love the zoo! My son is almost 20 months and he loves the lion and the aquarium. Plenty of parking, way too much to see and do in one day, the kids playground is the best I've ever seen, staff are super friendly and helpful, and it never feels crowded because it's so spacious. We bought the annual membership and we go several times a week so the little man can check out his favorites during the afternoon scaries. It really helps get through that hard afternoon period when little kids are cranky.

Experiencia positiva: Animals never disappoint. The only issue was there is no public transport to and from here.

Experiencia fantástica: Superb complex! Animals are very well looked after! They are well fed and obviously cared for with a lot of love. Animal enclosures are excellent!