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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

Animals carry a party on their own. A keeper-led encounter gives children something to talk about for weeks, and the same experience works for adults who want a daytime celebration with a difference.

In the ACT the option for groups is the zoo and aquarium at Weston, in the Weston Creek and Molonglo district. It suits families from every part of town, and it runs indoor and outdoor areas so the weather is less of a worry.

What to look at when planning an animal day:

Price, with group options from $63 per person; ask whether entry, the tour and food are bundled.
Which animals the keeper-led tour includes, and how close guests get to them.
Birthday packages for kids, which can include a host and a place to eat cake.
Garden cabanas for daytime parties, which give your group a base between exhibits.
Group size, which can stretch to very large gatherings for a work or school-holiday outing.

Book well ahead for school holidays, when kids' party slots go first. A children's party is the classic fit, but a work Christmas party by day also works here.

Plan the animal encounter for the morning, when younger children have the most energy.
Keep the cake and lunch in a cabana or party space so the group has a base to return to.
Check age guidelines for close encounters, since some may only suit older children.
Ask what supervision ratio the zoo expects from parents during a kids' party.

Season and comfort at Weston

Summer afternoons are hot, so plan shade, hats and water, and favour the aquarium during the warmest hours.
Cold, frosty winter mornings make a later start more comfortable for little ones.
Spring and autumn are the easiest seasons for a long day walking between enclosures.
Ask how long a keeper-led tour runs so the rest of the party can be timed around it.

Common Questions About Meeting the Animals

What does a group visit to the zoo and aquarium in Weston cost?

Group options start at $63 per person. Ask what the price covers, as entry, keeper-led tours and food can be packaged differently.

Can we hold a kids' birthday party with animals in the ACT?

Yes. The zoo and aquarium at Weston runs kids' birthday packages alongside keeper-led tours, which makes it a strong choice for a children's party.

Is a wildlife day suitable for an adult or work celebration?

It can be. Daytime parties use garden cabanas, and group rates cover large numbers, so a work team or a milestone birthday can plan an animal-themed day out.

Which part of town is the Weston zoo close to?

It sits in the Weston Creek and Molonglo district alongside the National Arboretum, so a group gathering from Woden, Belconnen or the inner north can meet there.

When should we book an animal-themed party for school holidays?

As early as you can. School holidays fill kids' venues quickly, so lock in the date and the keeper-led tour together.