National Zoo & Aquarium
ProHighlights
- Group entry rates for parties of 20 or more, plus an optional private guide who shapes the route around your group.
- Keeper-led tours and close encounters with cheetahs, giraffes, rhinos, tigers and bears, each with a set minimum age.
- Kids' birthday packages and garden cabanas with free BBQs for casual daytime parties and work get-togethers.
About National Zoo & Aquarium
The National Zoo & Aquarium sits on Lady Denman Drive in Weston, close to Scrivener Dam, and pairs an open-range zoo with a large inland aquarium. Visitors meet big cats, bears, giraffes, rhinos, primates, native wildlife and sharks across a site the Tindale family has built up over many years. Groups of 20 or more pay a reduced entry rate, and a private guide can be added to steer the walk around a theme, a pace or a list of must-see animals. Keeper-led tours, including the Awesome Roarsome predator walk and an African Savannah Safari, last about 90 minutes and include hand-feeding along the way, with a lower rate for groups of six or more adults. For celebrations, the zoo runs children's birthday packages that cover entry for 10 kids and two supervising adults, with catering, cakes and activities available as extras. Cabanas and picnic areas with free BBQs suit casual birthdays, Christmas get-togethers and corporate days, and food can be catered or brought along. Daytime functions wrap up by 5pm, and alcohol is not allowed while the zoo is open. After-hours events in the Viewing Park run from 6pm to 9pm, when drinks are permitted under responsible service rules.
Inclusions & amenities
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Pricing
Keeper-led tours are priced for each guest and include zoo entry. After-hours Viewing Park hire starts from $2,100 for up to 30 guests, with each extra guest charged on top.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a group rate for entry?
Yes. Groups of 20 or more qualify for a reduced general entry rate, and the visit must be booked beforehand to secure it. Final numbers and payment are settled before the day.
Can our group have its own guide?
A private guide can be added for an extra charge on each guest, or a flat hourly rate for groups under 30. Tours can be shaped around mobility, a theme or the animals your group most wants to see, and at least five days' notice is recommended.
What do the kids' birthday packages include?
Each package covers zoo entry for 10 children and two supervising adults. Catering, cakes and extra activities can be added, and the schedule can shift slightly depending on the day.
Can we bring our own food and drinks to a daytime party?
Yes. Cabanas and picnic areas can be self-catered or catered by the zoo, and several have BBQs that are free to use. Alcohol is not permitted during opening hours, and daytime hirers leave by 5pm.
Are there minimum ages for the animal tours?
Yes. The 90-minute keeper tours start from age six, and anyone under 16 must be with a paying adult. Some cheetah encounters require guests to be 14 or 16 and to meet a minimum height.
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Tara Valencia
3 weeks ago
We came down from Sydney specifically to visit the Zoo. It didn't disappoint! It was gorgeous! Things that impressed us the most was the extensive shade that provided a cooling experience and rainforest vibe. I was also…
Lauren E
a month ago
Honestly the best zoo I’ve been to and so impressed with the layout!! The attention to detail is amazing, the kids playground is so big and so much for kids to do there. Food was good, is limited with one cafe being on t…
Wiyada Phatthawi
3 months ago
Canberra’s zoo is def one of the best zoos we’ve ever visited 🐯🦁👍🏻 my little girl loves animal. Both me and my partner really enjoyed walking along the trails. Didn’t have enough time to see everything but overall w…
Jastin Wood
5 months ago
The National Zoo & Aquarium is a fantastic attraction and a great day out for visitors of all ages. The animal enclosures are well maintained, and there’s an impressive variety of animals to see, from big cats and primat…
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