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National Zoo & Aquarium (Weston)4.6 (5808)

From $63pp

Zoo and aquarium in Weston with keeper-led animal tours, group entry rates, kids' birthday packages and garden cabanas for daytime parties.

Choosing an Animal Encounter

On Lady Denman Drive in Weston, close to Scrivener Dam, the National Zoo & Aquarium pairs an open-range zoo with a large inland aquarium. It hosts birthdays, Christmas get-togethers and corporate days.

It works for almost any age group, with a choice between casual cabana gatherings and guided animal encounters.

How groups can use the zoo:

Reduced entry for groups of 20 or more, with a private guide as an option.
Keeper-led tours of about 90 minutes, such as the Awesome Roarsome predator walk and an African Savannah Safari, with hand-feeding.
Close encounters with cheetahs, giraffes, rhinos, tigers and bears, each with a set minimum age.
Children's birthday packages covering entry for 10 kids and two supervising adults.
Cabanas and picnic areas with free BBQs.

Experiences start from $63 per person.

Weston Creek & Molonglo Wildlife & Nature Experiences

Catering, cakes and activities can be added to a children's package.
Cabanas suit a casual birthday picnic, with food catered or brought along.
Check minimum ages before booking an animal encounter.
Daytime functions wrap up by 5pm.

Work and Christmas groups

A private guide can shape the route around a theme or a must-see list.
Keeper tours give a lower rate to groups of six or more adults.
Alcohol is not allowed while the zoo is open.
After-hours events in the Viewing Park run from 6pm to 9pm, with drinks permitted.

Common Questions About Meeting the Animals

What does a group visit to the National Zoo & Aquarium cost?

Experiences start from $63 per person, and groups of 20 or more pay a reduced entry rate.

What is in the zoo's children's birthday package?

Entry for 10 kids and two supervising adults, with catering, cakes and activities available as extras.

Can we drink at a zoo function in Weston?

Not during opening hours. After-hours events in the Viewing Park, 6pm to 9pm, allow drinks under responsible service rules.

How large a group can the zoo take?

Group sizes run from 2 up to 300.