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Cheetah Encounter at the National Zoo - Weekday

NZA001
For 1 person

Cheetah Encounter at the National Zoo - Weekday

For 1 person
NZA001

Highlights

  • Meet and pat a full grown cheetah at Canberra's National Zoo and Aquarium
  • Includes full day admission to explore the wonders of the park

Get up close and personal with a cheetah at Canberra's National Zoo and Aquarium. Join the cheetah Solo on his daily outing and enjoy the rare opportunity to meet and pat one of these amazing creatures. This experience also includes full day entry to explore the wonders of the park.

What's Included?

  • Cheetah encounter
  • Day entry to National Zoo and Aquarium

Ever dreamt you might be able to handle some of the world's most amazing wildlife? Cheetahs are the fastest land animal in the world, running up to 110km an hour, and in the wild they are found only in Africa. Canberra's National Zoo and Aquarium offers one of the most amazing animal experiences in Australia - the opportunity to have hands-on contact with one of these majestic big cats. During your cheetah encounter, you will join Solo on his daily outing to the behind the scenes lookout. An experienced zookeeper will be with you to answer your questions and guide you as you meet and pat this incredible animal. Spend the rest of the day exploring the park, coming face to face with native Aussie icons and exotic creatures. There's also a cafe, bistro, several picnic areas and complimentary BBQ facilities for your convenience.

Session Length

  • The cheetah encounter goes for 15 minutes however participants do not have to pay extra for zoo entry and can stay the whole day
  • Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your encounter time
  • Available Monday - Friday only, excluding public holidays
  • Book at least three weeks in advance, subject to availability

Restrictions

Children under the age of 16 needs to be accompanied by a paying adult

Guidelines

    • Minimum age is 14 years
    • Children under 16 years must be accompanied by a paying adult on the experience
    • Visitors must have good mobility and be able to understand and follow directions
    • As there is contact with cats, pregnant women need to speak with their doctors advice prior to making a booking
    • Participants are required to arrive at least 30 minutes before encounter time
    • Full Terms and Conditions are available on the National Zoo website

      Cancellation

      • To make any changes to your booking please call the National Zoo and Aquarium on (02) 6287 8400.
      • Cancellations made up to 7 days prior to your booking can be made at no cost. You may choose a new date or receive a voucher valid for 3 years.
      • Cancellations made between 48 hours and 7 days prior to your booking incur a 25% fee. You may choose a new date or receive a voucher valid for 3 years.
      • Cancellations made less than 48 hours before your booking, or failure to attend, are non-refundable, with no option to reschedule or receive a voucher.
      • Any applicable fees must be paid at the time of the change.
      • If the zoo cancels a booking (e.g. due to animal welfare, extreme weather), a voucher for the full amount will be issued.
      • Extreme weather warnings may require the rescheduling or cancellation of a booking. To minimise unnecessary cancellations, the National Zoo & Aquarium will leave decisions as late as possible and will advise you by phone if a tour or encounter is to be postponed. In the event of inclement weather, please keep your phone handy right up to the booking time.

      Numbers on the Day

      Up to four people per encounter.

      Spectators

      Guests join Solo on his daily walk in an off-display area of the zoo. For this reason we are unable to bring spectators.

      Weather

      Encounters run in all weather, excluding electrical storms or high winds.

      Dress Code

      Closed toe shoes required No animal print or neon colours No loose clothing No strong perfumes

      National Zoo and Aquarium is located five minutes from Canberra CBD.

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