Place to visit
National Zoo & Aquarium, Australia: what it is and when to go
National Zoo & Aquarium is a zoo and aquarium in Canberra, Australia. Interests: With kids and Wildlife. The best time to visit is March to November. In December there are 14 h 22 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 38. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Australia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Zoo and aquarium in Canberra, Australia · With kids, Wildlife
- Where
- Australia · Lady Denman Drive 999
- Best time
- March to November.
- Nearest airport
- SYD Sydney (Mascot), 245 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Mo-Su 09:30-17:00
- Website
- nationalzoo.com.au
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Coordinates
- -35.30318, 149.06801
What it is and where
National Zoo & Aquarium is a zoo and aquarium in Canberra, Australia. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Australia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Canberra, where this site lists 56 more places to see, 6.0 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are -35.30318, 149.06801; the nearest main airport is Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD, Sydney (Mascot)), 245 km as the crow flies. How to get around Australia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
It is one of the With kids and Wildlife places in Australia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit National Zoo & Aquarium is March to November.
- JanPossible14:08
- FebPossible13:17
- MarBest time12:16
- AprBest time11:06
- MayBest time10:09
- JunBest time9:38
- JulBest time9:50
- AugBest time10:40
- SepBest time11:47
- OctBest time12:55
- NovBest time13:54
- DecPossible14:22
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In December there are 14 h 22 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 38. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| With kids | March to November | December to February |
| Wildlife | March to April and October to November | December to February and May to September |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: National Zoo & Aquarium has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Australia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Australia
To enter Australia there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Domestic flights and car, booked in advance”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Australia checklist. Currency: Australian dollar (AUD); plugs: Type I · 230 V · 50 Hz (its own adapter, with three flat pins in a V); emergencies: 000 for everything · 112 from a mobile.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- National Arboretum CanberraArboretum in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia1.1 km
- Beaver GalleriesGallery3.1 km
- Australian National Botanic GardensBotanical garden in Canberra, Australia4.4 km
- Black MountainSmall mountain in Australian Capital Territory4.5 km
- The Surveyors HutHistoric commonwealth heritage site in Capital Hill ACT5.0 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Australia guide.
More in Australia: With kids
- Taronga Zoo: zoo in Australia
- Australia Zoo: zoo in Queensland, Australia
- Melbourne Zoo: zoo in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary: zoo in Brisbane, Australia
- Sea Life Sydney Aquarium: aquarium in Sydney, Australia
- Warner Bros. Movie World: theme park on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
Every Australia place under With kids, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is National Zoo & Aquarium?
It is a zoo and aquarium in Canberra, Australia. It has articles in 4 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Australia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit National Zoo & Aquarium?
March to November. In December there are 14 h 22 of daylight, and in June, 9 h 38.
How do you get to National Zoo & Aquarium?
The nearest main airport is Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), 245 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Australia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Australia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have National Arboretum Canberra, Beaver Galleries, Australian National Botanic Gardens. The rest is in the Australia guide.
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