Animals at the National Zoo & Aquarium, Canberra.
Big Cats
The largest collection of big cats in Australia... we provide spacious homes to tigers, lions, snow leopards, the only tigons in Australasia, cheetahs and pumas.
Aquarium
Giving visitors an insight into the life forms found in many freshwater and marine environments, the aquarium houses 8 species of shark, a variety of fish and corals, eels, turtles, crustaceans and other amazing water dwelling animals.
Bears
We have two different kinds of bears. The European Brown Bear, and the second most endangered bear in the world - the lovable Sun Bear.
Monkeys
Primates from both South America and Africa, mischievous or wise, young and old, now make their home at the National Zoo & Aquarium. With enclosures specifically designed to suit each group's specific needs, all our monkeys have very distinct personalities.
Australian Natives
Australia has many fascinating and admirable native animals including dingos, wombats, emu, kangaroos, wallabies, and penguins. All of these can be seen at the National Zoo & Aquarium.
African Waterhole
Learn about the world's most striking horse, largest antelope and fastest bird all in one place! Plus see "Hummer" the Giraffe.
Otters
Mischievous, cheeky, inquisitive.. our 7 male Oriental Small-clawed otters are named Happy, Sneezy, Grumpy, Doc, Sleepy, Dopey and Bashful - after the 7 dwarves.
Birds
The National Zoo & Aquarium is home to several exotic and Australian native birds. These birds can be seen either free-ranging, or in area-specific aviaries.
Reptiles & Amphibians
Our reptile and amphibian collection includes several types of frogs, lizards and pythons.
National Zoo and Aquarium
Scrivener Dam
Yarralumla
Canberra, ACT 2600
Australia
National Zoo and Aquarium
Scrivener Dam
Yarralumla
Canberra, ACT 2600
Australia
