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National Zoo and Aquarium
Experience the thrill of coming face to face with tigers, bears, giraffes and more at Canberra’s National Zoo & Aquarium.
Programs
Program Information
Give your students the opportunity to get up close and personal with creatures great and small. Whether it’s feeding a white lion, holding a snake or making friends with a giraffe, a memorable encounter is waiting for all. Book now for an exciting Discovery Learning Session.
Discovery Learning Session
A one-hour Discovery Learning Session includes:
- entry to the Zoo for the whole day
- hand-feeding a variety of animals, such as tigers and bears
- reptile handling
- unique, fun and unforgettable experiences.
Discovery Learning Sessions are expertly guided by our Education Team. All sessions are curriculum-based, covering a variety of topics such as Endangered Species or Animal Habitats. (See our website for a complete list of topics.)
Close to the city centre, the Zoo is conveniently located near other major attractions. Give yourself and your students an opportunity to:
- take a break from your packed schedule
- relax in picturesque and safe surroundings
- eat lunch in the company of lemurs, sun bears or monkeys.
Snapshot
Opening Hours
General opening weekdays 9:30am-5pm
Session Times
Tours start at 9:45am, last tour starts 2pm
Session Duration
60 minutes
Facilitated Program
Fully facilitated (teacher must attend)
Self-Guided Program
Teacher guided tours available
Group Size
See website
Entry Fees
Guided tour: $16.00/student. Self-guided visit: $14.00/student
Teacher to Student Ratio
FOC ratio 1:10