The National Zoo & Aquarium is privately owned and Australia's only combined Zoo and Aquarium. That's 2 attractions in one! We are situated on …See more
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Sep 4, 2024
I recommend this tour 100%. It is the best tour I’ve ever ever done. I’ve done it twice now. It is a bit on the pricey side but it is worth every penny you get to do so much stuff to see all the anim… Full review by AlishaT1606
Sep 3, 2024
I loved and enjoyed every moment of the "Wonders of Wildlife" attraction, meeting and feeding many different species , even entering the enclosures of some animals . Special thanks to my wonderful … Full review by IrinaY2025
Jul 5, 2024
I think this is one of the best zoos I have been to so far. It has an extensive variety of animal housed beautifully. Lots of opportunity to view up close. The animals look very healthy and content. … Full review by Jenny E
Is the National Zoo and Aquarium the type of place you could see in 1 day without rushing? Or would you need 2 days: one for the zoo, one for the aquarium? Eg. The Melbourne Aquarium you need 2-3 hours to see properly - is the Aquarium in Canberra smaller or bigger than the one in Melbourne?
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It’s definitely achievable to see the zoo and aquarium in a day. We wandered round at a leisurely pace and spent a lot of time viewing each of the animals and stopped for lunch. There …
It’s definitely achievable to see the zoo and aquarium in a day. We wandered round at a leisurely pace and spent a lot of time viewing each of the animals and stopped for lunch. There was plenty of time to spare! hope this helps. Not sure about the size compared to Melbourne.
Has anyone done the animal encounters? I'm looking for ones where you can get a photo with the animal/ hold the animal if it applies? I will only have one day to go to the zoo so won't be able to see all of them. Also are there any tour groups from Sydney to get there?
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Sorry I didn’t answer sooner. I hope I’m not too late. I’ve done the Cheetah encounter and it was amazing! We bought a Red Panda encounter for a friend and it was so sweet. I doubt …
Sorry I didn’t answer sooner. I hope I’m not too late. I’ve done the Cheetah encounter and it was amazing! We bought a Red Panda encounter for a friend and it was so sweet. I doubt very much if there’d be a tour from Sydney.
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