National Zoo and Aquarium

The National Zoo and Aquarium is a privately owned combined zoo and aquarium located at Yarralumla in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, on the western shore of Lake Burley Griffin. Established in 1981 as the National Aquarium and expanded to include a zoo in 1990, it is Australia's only combined zoo and aquarium. It houses a wide range of native and exotic mammals, big cats, primates, reptiles and marine species, with a focus on conservation, education and interactive encounters.

Visitors can explore open-range style zoo enclosures and indoor aquarium exhibits in a bushland setting beside Lake Burley Griffin. Expect to see big cats including lions, tigers and cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, primates, native Australian animals, reptiles and a variety of marine fish and sharks in aquarium tunnels and tanks. The site includes paved pathways, viewing platforms, keeper talks, interactive animal encounters, a cafe, gift shop and the integrated Jamala Wildlife Lodge accommodation overlooking animal enclosures.