The Latest Breaking News from the National Zoo and Aquarium

Pride swells as zoo's lion cub roars into action

The first lion cub to be born in more than 20 years at a capital city zoo has made her public debut, alongside her doting feline parents.

AAP · Aug 8, 2025

New koala joey welcomed to National Zoo's furry family

The bundle of fur popped out of mum's pouch to say 'hello'.

The Canberra Times · Jul 9, 2024

The surprising arrival of a 'cheeky' new baby zebra at National Zoo

The new foal has a unique birthmark and especially long legs.

The Canberra Times · Apr 19, 2024

Man charged with murder over fatal stabbing at zoo

Police have charged a 29-year-old man with murder over the fatal stabbing of a Bhutanese woman he worked with at a Canberra zoo.

AAP · Dec 19, 2023

Woman Found Dead At Canberra’s National Zoo And Aquarium, 29-Year-Old Man Arrested

A man has been arrested after a woman was found dead in a kitchen at the National Zoo and Aquarium in Canberra.

Pedestrian.tv · Dec 18, 2023

Screams heard as woman fatally stabbed in Canberra zoo

A 29-year-old man has been arrested after his co-worker was found stabbed to death at the National Zoo and Aquarium in central Canberra.

AAP · Dec 18, 2023

'A bit confronting, but very exciting': koala mating time at the zoo

Zookepers have their fingers crossed for a little joey.

The Canberra Times · Oct 29, 2023

'A love job': why everybody wants to be a zookeeper

October 4 was celebrated as International Zookeeper's Day.

The Canberra Times · Oct 4, 2023

'They look like people in suits': viral video fuels more visits to sun bears

Canberra has two sun bears and are the parents of a third who lives at Taronga Zoo.

The Canberra Times · Aug 4, 2023

Big cats enjoy snow while the rest of us shiver through winter

The tigers were excited for their chilly gift.

The Canberra Times · Jul 27, 2023