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Monday 9:30am - 5pm Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm Thursday 9:30am - 5pm Friday 9:30am - 5pm Saturday 9:30am - 5pm Sunday 9:30am - 5pm

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The official page for the National Zoo & Aquarium in Canberra. http://nationalzoo.com.au/
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Like this page and become a part of our world with regular updates on our amazing animals, conservation programs, animal experiences, competions and more. 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. 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. 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!

11/09/2025

🦓COMPETITION TIME!🦓

It has been a week of double celebrations at the National Zoo and Aquarium with the arrival of our 29th zebra foal, a playful female born on 6 September, just one day before Father’s Day and on the same weekend that her father, Tambo, celebrated his 15th birthday.

While this little zebra is already making a big impression, one thing is still missing: a name. To celebrate her arrival, we are launching a special naming competition, inviting the public to help choose the perfect name for our newest addition.

⭐ To enter the competition :
🦓 ‘Like’ the post on either Facebook or Instagram.
🦓 Submit a name suggestion, via the link on our Instagram bio or the link below, that is in the Swahili language and begins with one of the following letters : Z-E-B-R-A
🦓 Share the meaning of the name.

⭐ What the winner will receive :
🦓 You and a friend will enjoy an unforgettable day at the zoo, including:
🖤 A special meeting with our zebra herd.
🤍 An up-close rhino encounter.
🖤 General admission for the entire day.

With her lively personality and close family ties, she is sure to become a favourite among guests, and we cannot wait to see what name the community will choose for her!

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Competition entries will remain open until 12pm on Friday, 19 September 2025. The winner will be chosen by the National Zoo and Aquarium staff on or before Friday, 26 September 2025 and announced on 26 September 2025. Prize is not eligible for exchange, transfer or resale.

Please note: As animal experiences are guided by their welfare, particularly with young ones, we cannot guarantee that the foal will take part in the encounter.

This giveaway is in no way sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Instagram or Meta. Only open to 18+.

Link to submit name suggestions 👉https://forms.gle/Pv2bb8qL6e45SQDu9

08/09/2025

Enter for your chance to win 🐆

07/09/2025

Happy Father’s Day from a few of the dads of the zoo to you!

We hope you all had an amazing time and learned a lot from our special keeper sessions ❤️ Mlinzi, Tambo, Sergei, Colin, Hasani, and all of the rest of our zoo dads felt the love today!

📸 , Keeper Courtney, and Education Guide Cooper

03/09/2025

🌸 Spring has sprung at the National Zoo! 🌸

With Floriade and the school holidays right around the corner, there’s so much to do at the zoo!

Make sure to check in next week for some exciting school holiday announcements; we can’t wait for you to look as happy as our little buddy Simbu!

📸 Keeper Thea

01/09/2025

💛National Wattle Day 💛

Did you know that Golden Wattle is Australia’s national floral emblem? No wonder it blooms so beautifully at the National Zoo and Aquarium ☺️

This September is shaping up to be a blooming good one with all these beautiful flowers around! Some of our resident animals even get to snack on it at this time of year 👅

28/08/2025

🎊This Father’s Day, we have plenty of excitement in store! 🎉

Start the day with our “Dad’s Big Brekkie” deal at the bistro: enjoy a delicious breakfast burger, a crispy hash brown, and a large coffee for just $17. After breakfast, join us for a fun-filled scavenger hunt plus themed keeper talks, celebrating our amazing Zoo Dads! 🦁

To make the most of the day, we’re even offering exclusive 8am early access for zoo members, so you can start the fun bright and early🌅

Bring the whole family and let’s make some wild memories together! 🙉

27/08/2025

What’s that? It’s Wallaby Wednesday, you say? 😮

How cute is Dorothy, our swamp wallaby joey!? She’ll be turning one in the next few days, so if you see her in our natives walk-through, make sure to say Happy Birthday!

Dorothy is one of two swamp wallaby joeys currently at the National Zoo; we also have Glinda, who is a few months younger 💛

📸 Keeper Mikaila

Address

Lady Denman Drive
Canberra, ACT
2611

Opening Hours

Monday	9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	9:30am - 5pm
Thursday	9:30am - 5pm
Friday	9:30am - 5pm
Saturday	9:30am - 5pm
Sunday	9:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+61 2 6287 8400

Website

http://nationalzoo.com.au/

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The National Zoo & Aquarium is privately owned, and is Australia's first 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. 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. 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!