The National Zoo and Aquarium present our ‘Animal Mysteries’ themed School Holiday programming! Photo: National Zoo and Aquarium.
Join the National Zoo and Aquarium from 27 September to 12 October for school holiday adventures galore!
Enjoy free activities including roving puppet shows, interactive storytelling, and special lion cub keeper talks.
With a focus on ‘animal mysteries’, we will be diving into science and nature through interactive, educational and entertaining programming which focuses on the mysteries of the animal kingdom.
The fun leads up to our main event weekend on 4 and 5 October, where we’ll celebrate with live music, lawn games, and plenty of surprises.
All activities are included with general admission and free for members, making it the perfect outing for the whole family.
Don’t miss the chance to celebrate our new lion cub, Nyra, as she experiences the magic of the zoo’s School Holidays for the very first time!
Daily Schedule (27/09 – 12/10)
- 10:30am : Storytelling in the Viewing Park
- 10:45am : Special Lion Keeper Talk
- 11:00am : Roving Puppets in the Park
- 1:00pm : Storytelling in the Viewing Park
Regularly scheduled daily keeper talks will proceed as normal with a topic focused on animal mysteries.
Main Event Weekend (04/10 – 05/10)
- Enjoy the beautiful spring weather with lawn games, live music, and a special World Animal Day (04/10) costume contest to raise funds for ACT wildlife.
We’ll see you and your family at the zoo!
The details
What: National Zoo and Aquarium school holiday program ‘Animal Mysteries’
When: 27 September – 5 October
Where: Scrivener Dam, Yarralumla, Canberra
Cost: Included in general admission. No bookings required for school holiday events.
