Get up close and personal with some of the world's most amazing creatures at the National Zoo & Aquarium in Canberra. From lions, tigers and bears to giraffes, penguins and monkeys, the Zoo features a variety of native and exotic animals, as well as the largest inland saltwater tank in Australia! Pat a cheetah, feed a bear or become acquainted with a meerkat during some of the most amazing hands-on animal experiences in Australia. The vision of the National Zoo and Aquarium is to inspire and assist in the conservation of the natural world through exciting and innovative educational experiences. Their mission is to set the world’s best practices for animal care and sustainability while impassioning their guests to protect the natural world.