While all the animals at the zoo have the necessary koalifications, the lions persist in claiming that all the other animals are irrelephant. Alpaca your backpack for today's Groupon for the National Zoo and Aquarium, Weston Creek:

The Deal

$49 for a 90-minute interactive Family Zoo Tour and admission for one person (total value up to $100)

$175 for a 90-minute interactive Family Zoo Tour and admission for a family of up to five people (total value up to $500)

The interactive 90-minute zoo tour gives participants the chance to meet, feed and pat some of the zoo's favourite animals. Feel the warm breath of a friendly giraffe on your face and see his blue tongue up close - or experience the rush of looking a powerful big cat straight in the eye. The cheeky monkeys will entertain with their dexterous antics while the wandering Emus will give a polite nod as they pass by. The family tour is designed to encompass the best of the zoo in a relaxed and safe environment and is ideal for a day out for parents with their kids.

The National Zoo and Aquarium

Located in Yarralumla on about seven hectares of land five minutes from Canberra's city centre, The National Zoo and Aquarium is Australia's only combined zoo and aquarium. There is a wide variety of both native and exotic animals as well as the largest inland saltwater tank in Australia. Just some of the exotic animals for visitors to see and enjoy include African lions, Sumatran tigers, Cougars, cheetahs, meerkats, zebras, monkeys, otters and red pandas.