Meet a Cheetah and the National Zoo
- $165
- 40 Reviews
- Location: Canberra, ACT
- For: 1 person
- Valid for 12 months
- Free exchange
Get up close and personal with these amazing African cats. Go into the enclosure with our unrestrained Cheetah and pat and play with them!
Ever dreamed you might be able to handle some of the world's most amazing wildlife? Cheetahs are the fastest land animal in the world, and in the wild they are found only in Africa. Canberra's National Zoo & Aquarium offers one of the most amazing animal experiences in Australia - the opportunity to have hands-on contact, pat and play with one of these amazing cats. During your Meet A Cheetah experience, you will be in the same enclosure as the unrestrained cheetahs. At all times an experienced zookeeper will be with you to answer your questions and guide you as you interact with this incredible animal.
This experience voucher is valid for 12 months from date of purchase.
Venue:
National Zoo & Aquarium. Located about 5 minutes drive from centre of Canberra
Session Length
The encounter goes for 15 minutes; however participants do not have to pay extra for Zoo entry, So you can spend the whole day at the Zoo, however please arrive at least ½ hour prior to your encounter start time. Encounters run in 15 minute intervals between 2pm and 3 pm.
Guidelines:
Participants need to follow directions and have good mobility. As there is contact with cats, pregnant women need to get their doctors advise prior booking. Minimum age 12, minimum height 1.5.
Numbers:
Up to 2 people per encounter
Spectators:
Family and friends are welcome to pay general zoo entry, good viewing cannot be guaranteed from outside the encounter.
Weather:
Encounters run in all weather, excepting electrical storms or in high winds.
Other Info:
Participant rescheduling notice required a minimum 24 hours prior $5 fee. Within 24 hours $20 fee.
Cancellation Policy:
Participant rescheduling notice required is a minimum of 24 hours prior at a $5 fee; or within 24 hours at a $20 fee.
Map
The map below gives you the location of this experience to allow you to plan.
Exact location, directions and meeting place will be available to you once you have booked your experience
Reviews
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The experience was thoroughly worthwhile I would recommend it
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It was a truly awesome experience, the zoo keepers were professional, knowledgeable and very friendly, making me feel at ease and even took care of taking photos for me.
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This was a fabulous experience - it is a must for every bucket list. It all went far too fast.
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Although the 15 mins goes really quickly, they took heaps of photos and its an experience I will remember for the rest of my life.
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Well organised, knowledgeable and friendly staff, unfortunate that our guests couldn't watch, but a memorable and interesting experience.
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Zoo staff were very well informed and eager to answer questions.
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The experience wasn't for myself, it was a belated 40th birthday present for my partner. When my partner came out of the Meet-a-Cheetah enclosure she was absolutely glowing. The experience was something she had wanted to do since she first went to the National zoo many years ago. The excitement she felt/ showed - is still with her. Definitely one of the best gifts i could have given her.
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Meeting the Cheetah was an unreal experience, staff at National Zoo (Canberra) were very friendly and had a rapport with the animals. Booking through RedBalloon was quick and easy. I am going to recommend RedBalloon to all of my friends.
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Delightful - like petting a big, big pussy cat! RedBalloon and the Zoo made the experience easy - cheetah very relaxed, purring in the sun. Zoo staff took pictures with my camera giving me a good record of my time with the cheetah.
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Meeting a Cheetah (actually 3 Cheetahs) was great, an awesome experience, would highly recommend it!!
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It was an enjoyable experience and the zoo staff were very friendly. The Meet-a-Cheetah exhibit was a lot of fun and is an excellent idea. Thank you!
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I was most impressed by the procedures the Zoo had put in place for our safety. We appreciated the opportunity we had to discuss a range of wild animal matters with the head keeper (whose name I have forgotten). We thank Bronte for the great photos she took. We have great memories backed with photographic evidence. Thanks to all of your staff involved.
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I was most impressed by the care your staff gave us regarding our encounter with the cheetahs and the attention given to our safety at all times. It was great talking to the principal carer (?) and to hear of his experiences in Africa when getting animals for your zoo. Bronte was kind in taking photos for us on our camera. It was great being so close to a 'wild animal'. Really exciting!
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A wonderful treat to go and hang out with the cheetahs close up. Not the adrenaline rush some might think, more relaxing than anything with the cheetahs who seem to love a scratch behind the ears. Definitely one for cat lovers.
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I thoroughly enjoyed the experience at the Canberra Zoo 'Meet a Cheetah' - it was truly an amazing feeling to be up close and personal with these magnificent animals.
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I was delighted when my son told me he had included me in his 'meet a cheetah' as to do something together makes it double the pleasure. We are both cat tragics (though of the smaller variety) and to have this opportunity to meet such a gracious creature was wonderful. Thank you all for the experience.
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As a surprise birthday gift this was a really cool hands on experience, excellent staff at the zoo enabling me to feel relaxed with the cheetahs
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As a surprise birthday gift this was a really cool hands on experience, excellent staff at the zoo enabling me to feel relaxed with the cheetahs
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This has been a wonderful experience. If only I could take one of the home. There were no hassles and everyone was very helpful. I cannot recommend it highly enough.
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I gave this as a present to my son and my sister - they were blown away by the whole experience. It was easy to organise via this website - totally worth it.
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Highly recommend, was an awesome experience - the keepers were friendly and very knowledgeable, and being able to pat a cheetah was incredible.
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It was an amazing experience, perfect gift for animal lovers.
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Loved every minute of it - what a fantastic experience to get up close to these amazing cats.
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Loved every minute of it - what a fantastic experience to get up close to these amazing cats.
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I really enjoyed the experience - I got to meet 3 cheetah's and also got great photos to show family and friends. I was so impressed I would do it again. The only negative is I would have loved to have more time with these beautiful cats - 15 minutes goes so quickly when you enjoy something so much.
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RedBalloon - really easy to purchase gift vouchers, easy to arrange cash in vouchers and arrange experience! Experience was great!
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Great experience for animal lovers.
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AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME. STAFF WERE FANTASTIC.
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An unforgettable life changing experience. A must once (at least) in a lifetime.
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The experience was great!
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RedBalloon was so easy to deal with, cheetah experience was amazing, although not long enough.
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Fantastic experience. 15 minutes far too short, it felt like 5. Thoroughly recommend to everyone!!!!
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It was one of the most memorable experiences that I have ever had. Such a fantastic animal, I would recommend it to anyone.
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The staff were knowledgeable and easy to get along with, and they were obviously passionate about the animals. I would definitely recommend the experience to others and look forward to returning to the zoo in the future to try out some of the other activities.
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Zoo keepers were very friendly and funny.
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Thoroughly enjoyed the visit to the National Zoo... The Cheetahs were awesome. My wife wanted to take them home with us. The staff were fantastic and excellent photography will give us many great memories to revisit in the future.
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I really enjoyed the experience. Being so close to this amazing animal was something special.
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IT WAS AWESOME!!!!!
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IT WAS AWESOME!!!!!
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Fantastic experience, and it was a dream of mine come true. The handlers of the Cheetah are to be commended for their friendliness and knowledge of the animal which made it more enjoyable. Could not praise the encounter more........Plus the whole Zoo has such friendly and helpful staff.....;-)
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