Ancient Plants and Animals
TEMPORARY CLOSURE - AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL BOTANIC GARDENS
from 5 pm, Thursday 12 August.
In accordance with the ACT Government’s COVID-19 lockdown requirements, the Gardens is closed until further notice. We will continue to monitor the situation and to follow COVID-19 related health recommendations, and updates will be posted on our website and social media channels.
Please visit the ACT health website for further information at https://www.covid19.act.gov.au/. We look forward to welcoming you at the Gardens soon.
This event has finished
Ancient Plants and Animals ended on Sunday 18 July 2021.
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Current events
Native Plant Sale
Saturday 16 October, 8.30 am–1.30 pm — Southern car park
Browse Canberra's best range of Australian native plants, including many local species. Thousands of plants to choose from.
Native Plant Sale – Presented by the Growing Friends
Saturday 13 November, 8.30 am – 11.00 am (or earlier if sold out) — Education Lawn
A boutique sale with plants grown by the Gardens' Growing Friends from material sourced in the Gardens.
Join a free guided walk to see what the vegetation was like in the ages of dinosaurs and megafauna and how it has changed over time.
A look at the impact of geological change on Australia’s plants and animals.
No bookings required.
When
Monday 12 July – Sunday 18 July, 11 am–12 noon & 2 pm–3 pm daily
Where
Meet at the clock near the entry bridge
Price
Free
