What makes it 84% Baby-Friendly: Stroller-friendly paths, five change rooms and two parents’ rooms suit infants, though no pram hire or bottle warmers means carers must bring gear and plan feeding breaks.
Why 3-4 hours visit duration is ideal for with baby: Allows time to cover key exhibits at a relaxed pace with feeding and nap breaks for the baby.
Self-Guided Pram-Friendly Walk:
Follow flat, paved paths through the zoo and aquarium tunnel.
Tip: Start at the aquarium tunnel early to avoid crowds and enjoy calmer exhibits with the baby.
AdventureLand Playground Rest Stop:
Use the toddler area’s baby-change room and seating area beside the playground.
Tip: Plan a 15–20 minute rest here to change or feed your baby in comfort.
Keeper Talks Schedule:
Watch short keeper talks at key exhibits like primates and penguins.
Tip: Check the schedule at entry and aim for the 10:30 am or 2:00 pm sessions to fit around nap times.
Picnic at Covered Gazebos:
Enjoy lunch at gazebos with free BBQs near the Viewing Park.
Tip: Bring your own picnic blanket and baby snacks for a cost-effective, shaded break.

Sampada
Had an amazing day at the National Zoo & Aquarium in Canberra! The animals were well cared for and there’s such a great variety to see. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the enclosures are clean and spacious. Perfect for a fun family outing or a day with friends. Highly recommend!
Deana Bloom
Visiting from Queensland. I love animals and make it a point to visit a zoo when I can. This zoo is amazing. It's clean and animals appear happy and cared for. We stayed for two nights in the lodge. This was a great experience. Food was fantastic and plentiful. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Just like a five star hotel. Everyone needs to visit at least once.
M L
The National Zoo & Aquarium in Canberra is hands down one of the best zoos I’ve been to in Australia! The zoo is huge with an incredible range of animals, and what made it even better was the number of opportunities to get up close and interact with them. We went in with no expectations (it was a last-minute decision), but it turned out to be one of the best choices we made on our trip to Canberr...
Lindsey Tsuya
This place is magical. If possible you'll want to stay the night. We did the giraffe tree house! We were able to watch them from our balcony and feed them. This was over my anniversary and birthday 🎂 and they absolutely made it extra special. The service is top notch the guest experience is unforgettable. If I lived here I would make this a yearly event. It's top notch 💯 they made my anniversary...
The Comment Guy
Awesome animals, but the exit had me questioning my life choices. The zoo itself is well-kept, with a great variety of animals and chill vibes throughout. Had a good time during the day — until it came time to leave. Finding the exit to Car Park 1 was surprisingly tricky. It was getting dark, the zoo was closing, and we were wandering around for over half an hour trying to figure it out. Imagin...
In summer, arrive by 9 am to beat the heat. In winter, bundle your baby in layers and plan indoor breaks at the aquarium.
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| Item | Cost (Approx.) |
|---|---|
| Zoo entry for 2 adults (baby free) | AUD 100 |
| Cafe snacks & drinks | AUD 20 |
| Total Estimated | AUD 120 |
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