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Find out what's on at Auckland Zoo, there's always something happening. With events and 100's of animals, there's never a dull moment at the Zoo.
Visitors to the Zoo this summer can enjoy creative artworks inspired by nature in our Community Art Trail, on until 8 February 2026.
Now close to her mother in size, she currently tips the scales at 1638kg - over 25 times her birth weight!
The Zoo’s meerkat mob has grown with the birth of these four tiny and healthy pups!
Get closer to wildlife and make memories to last a lifetime with our Zoo Experiences.
Get an in depth understanding of how we care for the animals, while learning more about them from our skilled keepers. Booking these Experiences also supports our important wildlife conservation work.
Let one of our experienced Zoo Guides take you on a tour of our New Zealand track.
It's an immersive journey through the six stunning habitats of Te Wao Nui at Auckland Zoo. A truly unique experience of New Zealand’s animals, plants and culture all in one location.
A night of connection at Zoo Lates.
Summer nights have been reimagined! Te Pō Hono Zoo Lates are back every Saturday from 17 January – 7 March (excluding Waitangi Weekend, 7 February).
Suitable for all children under 5, the sessions held by our visitor experience and education teams include songs, games, activities and much more.
Held every Wednesday and Thursday, there is a wild new theme every week! The last Tamariki Time for 2025 will be held on 18 December, it will start again from Wednesday 7 January 2026.
Our monthly photo competition encouraging our visitors to get out into our Zoo and take some zooper snaps.
We have some great new prizes for our monthly winners thanks to our friends at Nikon!
Our Flight School inspires awe and delight as tamariki and adults alike connect with a variety of fascinating birds like galah, sun conures, African grey parakeets and macaws, and learn about their special adaptations.
Join our passionate animal experiences team at our free flight displays, daily at 11:45am.
Want to discover more of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland? Our Zoo kaimahi have put together collections of their favourite things to do, spots to eat, and places to explore. You’ll also find more tips for experiencing everything our beautiful region has to offer, including ways to escape into nature and explore Auckland's art and culture scene.
The creation of our new South East Asia precinct – a grand design home for our animals and a world-class immersive experience for all who visit Auckland Zoo, is the most ambitious development in our 100-year history.
This beautiful 336-page book showcases the Zoo’s rich and colourful history, with full colour photography and illustrations, it features a diverse collection of captivating stories, unexpected animal adventures, and insights into the groundbreaking conservation work by the Zoo and its partners.
Gather whānau, friends or colleagues for a long Christmas lunch at Auckland Zoo’s iconic Old Elephant House restaurant this year.
Our chefs have taken the stress out of the silly season and have a delectable two-course plated lunch menu, so that you and your guests can relax and unwind over two hours.
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