Behind the Scenes at the National Zoo, Weekend - Canberra

Fitness and Experience

• Minimum age is 12 years old
• Visitors must be able to understand and follow directions and have good mobility
• Children aged 15 or under must be accompanied by a paying adult on the experience
• As there is contact with cats, pregnant women need to speak with their doctors before making a booking
• Full terms & conditions are available on the National Zoo website

What to Bring/Wear

Casual wear and enclosed footwear recommended.

What is Supplied

• Two hour behind the scenes tour of Canberra's National Zoo
• Animal feedings
• Day entry to National Zoo and Aquarium

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Cancellations

If you cancel your animal encounter or tour, the following cancellation rules apply:

• If you give a minimum of 7 days’ notice before your confirmed date, you may reschedule to another date, or get a voucher to rebook, for a $5 fee per person
• A $20 fee per person applies if you wish to reschedule your booking with less than 7 days’ notice
• Bookings cancelled within 7 days of your confirmed date will incur a 100% cancellation fee
• If you miss your experience as a result of being late or not showing up, it will be treated as a cancellation, and you will forfeit your payment and you will not be rescheduled
• Tours run in all weather, excepting electrical storms or in high winds

Getting there

• From the city: Take Parkes Way heading west, and then exit onto Lady Denman Drive
• From the south of Canberra: Head north on the Tuggeranong Parkway, and exit onto Lady Denman Drive
• Tours from 3.15 pm to 5.15 pm
• Zoo entry is included with your experience, so you can spend the whole day at the zoo
• Please arrive at least ½ hour before your encounter time
• Book at least 3 weeks in advance, subject to availability