Tour & Encounter Objective
We wish to introduce you to the truly amazing animals living here at the National Zoo & Aquarium. We want you to walk away with not only a feeling that you have just had one of the best experiences of your life, but also a better understanding of what is happening in the wild and how you and family can…
..help species survive there!
The Experience:
Our passionate keepers and guides will take you behind the scenes to experience close encounters with some of the most endangered (and sometimes most dangerous) animals in the world.
Your reaction will be a combination of awe, wonder, satisfaction and adrenaline!
The reason:
It is estimated that many more species will become threatened, endangered or extinct if we don’t change our outlook. Your participation helps with our donations and also nearly always helps everyone involved take a fresh approach to how they can help!
The Outcome - $1,000,000!!
Through tour and encounter revenue, during the last 3 years the National Zoo and Aquarium and Jamala Wildlife Lodge have donated over $1,000,000 in cash and kind to various animal conservation and welfare groups, along with charities, in Australia and worldwide. Your support of the encounters helps us maintain this and you can also donate directly to a number of animal causes by clicking here.
Special Notes:
You will be entering the home of our resident animals, so please understand that they have the right to participate or not participate in any encounter and their wishes will always take priority. The animals are not restrained in any way and are free to leave the encounter if they choose.
You will learn about the animals, their habits, habitats, special abilities and their vulnerability in the wild and how you can help them.