Weddings

Say ‘I do’ at the zoo!

Celebrate your wedding in the heart of the National Zoo & Aquarium, Canberra, surrounded by beautiful gardens and some of the world's most remarkable wildlife.

A wedding to remember…

A WEDDING UNLIKE ANYWHERE ELSE

More than a venue

From beautiful garden settings to distinctive indoor spaces surrounded by wildlife, the National Zoo & Aquarium gives you the freedom to create a celebration that feels entirely your own.

Your Wedding Includes:

The ceremony and celebrant

A choice of locations in the zoo - indoor and outdoor spaces available.

Included is a guided wedding photo tour - from striking animal backdrops to secluded garden locations, it's an opportunity to create wedding photographs that are unmistakably yours. Select your backdrops from a variety of choices - 2 locations included. Meanwhile, your guests will enjoy a wander of the zoo or pre-dinner drinks.

Wedding photos with a difference

Your reception

Including food and drinks at a choice of magnificent reception venues

Reception Venues

Choose your setting, indoor or outside, tailor your catering and add optional unforgettable experiences including animal encounters and an overnight stay at Jamala Wildlife Lodge.

With rhino, cheetah, giraffe, capybaras and cotton-top tamarins nearby, your celebration offers a unique experience unlike anywhere else in Canberra.