Valentine’s Day Festival: Love from the Deep South of the USA
Schedule
Fri, 13 Feb, 2026 at 11:30 pm to Sun, 15 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 am
UTC+11:00Location
Lady Denman Dr , Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2611 | Canberra, CT
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Celebrate Valentine’s weekend with a Creole, Cajun and Country Weekend at the National Zoo & Aquarium on the 14th and 15th of February. Experience the charm, flavours, and music of the American Deep South while enjoying keeper talks, family activities, and live entertainment throughout the weekend. Free with general admission and for members!All Weekend:
🎵Wild Tunes on the Savannah
Saturday: Solo country guitarist performing from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Sunday: Blue Gumbo: a lively local 8-piece New Orleans band performing from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
🍴Wild Feasts
Indulge in authentic Southern favourites including gumbo, jambalaya, brisket sandwiches, Cajun mac and cheese, fried chicken with cornbread, jalapeño poppers, apple pie, sweet tea, country-style lemonade, and more.
🤠Wild Explorers
Dino Puppets- 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Hayrides- 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
🔍 Wild Discoveries
Keeper Talks
Saturday: Wapiti Talk - 2:00 pm at 3L on the Zoo map
Sunday: Alligator Talk - 1:30 pm at 1N on the Zoo map
🎨Creative Colouring at the Bistro - Design your own Louisiana Mardi Gras mask or cowboy hat, perfect for kids and adults alike.
🏈Classic Lawn Games - Challenge friends and family to outdoor fun with bean bag toss, horseshoe throwing, gridiron games, and other traditional lawn games.
Bring your friends, family, or that special someone and enjoy a Valentine’s weekend filled with Southern flavours, live music, interactive activities, and unforgettable wildlife experiences.
Join us for a celebration where Southern charm meets the wild!
https://www.nationalzoo.com.au/news-events/valentines-day-festival
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Where is it happening?
Lady Denman Dr , Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2611Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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