The Canberra Zoo is impressive: but it’s huge (47 acres) and you won’t be able to see everything in one day. Be warned: it’s not cheap. Canberra Zoo is privately owned and adults entry is $52 and children $30 (ages 3-17). A family pass is more economical at $144 for 2 adults & 3 children. Many locals take advantage of the annual $385 family pass which entitles two adults and up to three children to visit any time within that 12 months. It’s very good value. The adventure playground is a key attraction and it’s easy to see why. Situated beside the Wombat Cafe, there is something interesting for all ages. But I’d advise families to take their own food/drink rather than buy from the cafe. The egg (too much mayo) and the chicken sandwiches were tasteless and awful. And unfortunately the cafe specialises in fried food and we had to distract our nearly 3 y old grandson from spying the chips! The ‘baby chino’ was also disappointing as there was no froth at all. Indeed, the coffees were rather ordinary. I’d suggest a treat for the day can be an ice-cream/icy pole from the freezer. If you are taking young children, it’s advisable to take a picnic rug and sit on the grassed area, because the concrete trestle tables & seats are not suitable for younger children (our grandson fell off & hit his head).

The design of the zoo was very higgledy pigglety. It didn’t flow & a lot of doubling back & forth. Plenty of attractions & beautiful animals including fish. Expected aquarium to be larger given size of Canberra.

Canberra zoo is a well appointed zoo, if you are into them. The enclosures are well maintained with plenty or room for the animals. Nice easy walk round the park with the rhino cafe at the opposite end to the entrance. This is the cafe with the hot Tucker. If you like zoo's and want to kill a couple of hours give this place a look.

I took 2x teenagers and we had a great time. The weather was lovely, they had plenty of phone data and lots of shady places to rest. We ripped through it pretty quickly, as teens get bored easily, but loved the rhinos, tigers, aquarium, cheetahs. Also loved the large enclosures and the well kept grounds. It was busy, but the zoo didn’t feel busy.

Its the second time we went in. The previous time was a year ago. I didnt really want to go and see the same animals again. Then I read about the largest salt water tank (in where ?). So we went in. I had forgotten my previous trip. We ended up enjoying looking at the animals. The aquarium was a big disappointment. It could be so much better. Perhaps it is largest in ACT !!! It is well organised for kids. But not well organised for a visit. The signs are terrible. Everyone was struggling. There is no clear way of getting to a toilet, a restaurant or the exit. Its is a MESS. The food is expensive and rubbish. I don't expect fine dining. But the falafel rolls did not get heated (I know it will take too long) and just had too much white flour doughy wrap, chunky layers of it with nothing else in close proximity. Ditch the rolls and just do nice sandwiches.