Wildlife & National Parks in Canberra

Australia abounds in different rare species of animals and both the government and the people are extremely concerned about the preservation of Nature and wildlife. Canberra has plenty of Wildlife & National Parks, both government and private sponsored. Here are some of the significant Parks:

Australian National Botanic Gardens, Canberra: This garden preserves and promotes Australian flora and also cultivates many other endangered native plants. There is a rainforest gully, Eucalyptus lawn, rock garden and lots more. The Australian government administers the garden.

National Zoo and Aquarium, Canberra: This Zoo and Aquarium is privately owned and puts an enormous effort in preserving the endangered and endemic animal species. The aquarium boasts a collection of 8 different species of sharks and also other marine life. The Zoo also provides opportunities to the animal lovers to adopt their favorite animals from the Zoo.

Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve, Canberra: This Reserve covers a large area and consists of a large valley floor, Tidbinbilla Mountain and the Gibralter Range. There are plenty of bushwalks in the Reserve and it also abounds in a large variety of wildlife that includes Kangaroos, Koalas, Lyebirds and Emus.

Australian Reptile Centre, Canberra: You will find almost all species of Australian Reptiles in this Park including a large number of deadly snakes. There is also a snake shop in the Centre that allows you to take some souvenir of your visit to this place.

Black Mountain Nature Park, Canberra: The Black Mountain Nature Park is the largest of Canberra's 27 Nature Parks. The most interesting feature of this park is the Black Mountain Tower and the Australian National Botanic Gardens.

Namadgi National Park, Canberra: The granite mountains of the Alps that the Park protects, is its main attraction. There is also a wide variety of fauna.

Jerrabomberra Wetland, Canberra: This wetland serves as a refuge to innumerable migratory waterbirds.