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
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
Where is it happening?
Lady Denman Dr , Canberra, ACT, Australia, Australian Capital Territory 2611Event Location & Nearby Stays:


















