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Wednesday, September 9, 2026

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What’s on: The National Zoo and Aquarium’s ‘Zoo in Bloom’

The National Zoo and Aquarium comes alive this spring with 'Zoo in Bloom', a completely free experience with any admission or membership.

Three days, many cultures: Canberra Moon Festival this weekend

The Canberra Moon Festival, one of the ACT’s largest multicultural celebrations, returns to Civic this weekend, bringing three days of culture, food and family activities. The event runs from 4 to 6 September...

What’s on: Father’s Day at the National Zoo and Aquarium

Take dad out this Father's Day to the National Zoo and Aquarium.

The National Zoo and Aquarium celebrates International Primate Day

International Primate Day will be celebrated at the National Zoo and Aquarium with special Keeper Talks throughout the day.

What’s on: Wild Explorers Weekend Celebrating African Wild Dog Day 

Wild Explorers will be running this weekend at the National Zoo and Aquarium highlight one of Africa's most successful predators, the African Wild Dog.

What’s on: The National Zoo and Aquarium welcomes koala joey number 4!

The National Zoo and Aquarium's resident koala parents have welcomed their fourth joey

What’s on: The National Zoo and Aquarium Celebrates World Lion Day!

The National Zoo and Aquarium will be celebrating World Lion Day this weekend!

What’s on: ACT Antique and Collectable Fair

Find that unique treasure you are looking for or perhaps didn’t know you wanted.

What’s on: Disney’s FROZEN – The Musical comes to Canberra

Experience the magic of Disney’s FROZEN - The Musical, LIVE on stage at The Q!

What’s on: The National Zoo and Aquarium’s 28th birthday celebrations

The National Zoo and Aquarium celebrates 28 years of conservation, protection and preservation of the natural world with a family fun weekend celebration.

What’s on: Echoes of Humanity – Music Across Ibero-America

Experience Echoes of Humanity, a celebration of music from across Ibero-America, featuring an inspiring performance by three talented musicians.

What’s on: Conservation Celebration Days

Come and celebrate — and contribute to — amazing conservation efforts happening around the world with the Junior Zoo Keepers at the National Zoo & Aquarium.

What’s on: The National Zoo and Aquarium Presents Zoofest

Zoofest is returning to The National Zoo and Aquarium this school holiday.

What’s on these July school holidays in Canberra

There are a number of school holiday programs across Canberra, spanning a wide range of interests to keep the kids entertained.

What’s on: Rear vision: the Holden collection 

Trace Holden's journey from a 19th-century saddlery to 'Australia's own car' and its lasting impact on the nation in Rear vision: the Holden collection at National Archives of Australia. 

What’s on: Carmina Burana

Canberra Choral Society and National Capital Orchestra present two choral masterpieces: Poulenc's Gloria and Orff's Carmina Burana.

What’s on: Join the herd and celebrate World Giraffe Day at the National Zoo and Aquarium

World Giraffe Day is on this weekend and to celebrate the occasion the National Zoo and Aquarium will be extending a 'looong' invitation to join them for a special Giraffe Keeper Talk and Giraffe Feed.

What’s on: Discover South American Primates at the National Zoo and Aquarium

This weekend, the National Zoo and Aquarium welcomes you to learn about the amazing South American primates.

What’s On: The National Zoo and Aquarium Celebrates World Oceans Day

This World Oceans Day, the National Zoo and Aquarium welcomes you to learn about the ocean, the human impact on this special ecosystem and how you and you family can make mindful decisions next time you head to the beach.

What’s on: The National Zoo and Aquarium celebrates World Parrot Day

The National Zoo and Aquarium will be celebrating World Parrot Day with a special keeper talk at the Education Aviary.

What on: July Zoocation – Super Senses of the Animal Kingdom!

Zoocation at the National Zoo & Aquarium is the ultimate full-day adventure for animal lovers!

What’s on: Dial ‘M’ For Murder

Dial ‘M’ For Murder by Frederick Knott. A classic thriller made famous by the Alfred Hitchcock movie of the 1950’s.

What’s on: The National Zoo and Aquarium celebrates International Dinosaur Day

The National Zoo and Aquarium will be celebrating International Dinosaur Day this weekend with prehistoric fun throughout Adventureland.

Hecklers welcome, no joke

Hecklers can test a comedian’s mettle, but a crying baby can break them (remember when Arj Barker made headlines after asking a mother and her baby to leave his show), so Nappies and Comedy is rewriting the script.

The Sound of (corporate) Music

Bet you’ve ever heard an operatic aria with a C bomb in it but then again, you’ve probably never seen a musical sketch comedy about the modern workplace.

For the Sake of the Song: Three legends, one stage and endless stories

At the height of Australia’s Covid lockdown era, one of Australia’s most insightful and emotionally resonant musical storytellers, Shane Nicholson, found himself sitting in Sydney like many performing artists, wondering if he would ever tour again.

What’s on: The National Zoo and Aquarium invites you to the Mother’s Day Champagne Breakfast!

The National Zoo & Aquarium celebrates Mother's Day with a special Mother's Day Champagne Breakfast.

What’s on: Passion and Resurrection

The Llewellyn Choir will present Dr Lachlan Skipworth’s Mass for Easter Sunday and three works by Ēriks Ešenvalds.

What’s on: Warped and Twisted 

It’s Warped and Twisted Exhibition time again and once again we’ve been hard at work.

What’s on: Wild Africa at the National Zoo & Aquarium

Celebrate African animals with a series of special events and activities at the National Zoo & Aquarium.
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