Canberra vs Mogo or both?

[garthy]

I have just completed a disappointing camping trip to Dubbo. The zoo was great for the kids but the caravan park was lousy, the staff there were crap, the weather was crap...should I go on?
Anyway, I told my wife that the next zoo I want to visit is Canberra! Mainly due to the reputation of the large Olive there, I have just heard about Mogo zoo. Should I do both while I'm down? What's your oinions on each?

 

[falconboy]

We recently went to Mogo. Its ok but not very big. If you are a keen fisherman its worth it as a side trip to fishing at Batemans Bay and exploring the coast down to Moruya etc. However I have heard Canberra Zoo is very impressive.

Few pics from Mogo attached.

 

[eitak]

I haven't been to either, but I imagine the other attractions near Mogo (eg. beautiful coast line) would be far more interesting than the rest of canberra . .

 

[Dannyboi]

Canberra Zoo has some amazing stuff. I loved the cougar and white lions. Then there was a nice fish/reptile display with Magnificent Tree Frogs , Pig nosed turtles, Reticulated pythons and so much more. Then there was the snow leopard. It is a pretty cool zoo. I have no idea if it is still an option but they did have a photoshoot with the white lions for $15 while I was there. Definitely won't disappoint you. Dubbo is a pretty impressive zoo but well as far as zoos go Monarto and Adelaide are so far my favourites. I still have to see toronga, australia and perth but I will.

 

[bluewater]

Canberra zoo is great, if you have the $ the behind the scenes tour is incredible, pricey but I will remember it for ever

 

[krefft]

The National Zoo in Canberra is the way to go. They have spent millions on the displays to ensure the animals have the best possible lives.
I agree with bluewater, if you do have the funds to go behind the scenes you'll have a ball

 

[dylan-rocks]

yea Canberra zoo all the way, it has animal feeds at heaps cheap prices, got a amazing marine and reptile set-up and if you want to go the extra foot you can pay i think $100 and you get to pat and play with a leopard + they can take top notch photos of u holding or feeding the animals

cheers dylan