National Zoo & Aquarium | Discover & Visit Today

More than a zoo!

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The Centre Of Adventure

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Meet Our animals and learn how to help animals in the wild

Some of the best zoo tours & encounters available!

Meet lions, tigers, meerkats, birds, tree kangaroos and many more!

Monies raised helped us donate over $1,000,000 to worthy causes

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Become a member and visit as often as you would like for as little as $3 per person per visit!

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Is this the Best Ever playground?

Bring the kids to our huge playground, plus see a Dinosaur and Megafauna display! Follow the Kids Discovery Trail around the zoo for more activities and find out more for yourself!

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Australia’s largest inland saltwater aquarium

Fish, sharks, eels, stingrays, frogs, snakes, lizards…

See our animals

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Parties and functions

Children’s birthday parties, small weddings, family get-togethers, Christmas celebrations & work functions.

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Stay overnight in a world of adventure,

luxury and excitement.