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Feed the Animals!

  • February 3, 2009
  • Rated 4 of 5 by Poole Party from everywhere, Virginia
Feed the Animals!

This is a small zoo with a portion dedicated to an aquarium. The aquarium is also small, but intriguing. There are huge fish, small fish, sharks (nurse sharks), moray eels to name a few displays. There are also some reptiles featured in this area. Though small, the displays are well placed and colourful, and spread out in the small area to keep the children enthusiastic and interested.

The main feature of the zoo, though small and could be walked through in a couple of hours maximum, is that you can get very close to the animals in their natural environment. I have purchased an annual pass because the zoo with its winding paths through all the animal exhibits, makes a great and educational way to spend the day.

The zoo also has a touch area where you can get super close to lazy kangaroos and watch mini penguins swim about.

I have taken kids ranging in age from 3 to 12 years old and they have all enjoyed it. In fact, I find that the small zoo and aquarium actually makes a perfect day excursion before the hot Australian sun comes out.

Zoo features a program called Meet a Cheetah, which takes the participant right up to the animals - no fences and you can feed them too.
If you just want to feed yourself, there is a little cafeteria and on weekends and holidays, there is a sausage sizzle.
Stroller friendly and also bbq and picnic area available.

www.nationalzoo.com.au

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