Auckland Zoo

Auckland Zoo Auckland Zoo is a not-for-profit organisation focused on conserving wildlife and wild places.

At the heart of all Auckland Zoo's work and activities is its mission: "to bring people together to build a future for wildlife”. Auckland Zoo plays a vitally important role in breeding, research and recovery programmes for threatened wildlife. In fact, a portion of your ticket goes towards the Auckland Zoo Conservation Fund to support both local and international field-based projects.

20/06/2026

Are you following Auckland Zoo Wild Heroes?

In our latest episode of Wild Heroes, rhino Nyah crosses the ditch to her new home, and it’s all hands on deck as our kaimahi work alongside Kākāpō Recovery rangers during their busiest breeding season.

Watch new episodes on Three each Sunday at 7.00pm or stream on ThreeNow.

Our popular Dinosaur Nights & Lights returns! ⭐🦕Open every evening from 3 - 18 July, this nightly event at our recently ...
19/06/2026

Our popular Dinosaur Nights & Lights returns! ⭐🦕

Open every evening from 3 - 18 July, this nightly event at our recently opened Dinosaur Discovery Track, is an opportunity for whānau and friends of all ages to experience these pre-historic creatures in a whole new light!

Along with enjoying illuminated dinosaurs after dark (5.30pm - 8.30pm), a ‘Silent Dino Disco’ at the dinosaur tent will be on offer to all those keen to get their groove on.

You’re invited to bring your own kai or purchase great hot food (including soup and fry bread), treats and non-alcoholic drinks from the Zoo’s Korimako Café.

Those who visited last year raved about it – and we’re sure you will too!

Pre-booking is essential, as spots are limited. Head to aucklandzoo.co.nz to get your tickets!

Ngā mihi nui to our invaluable volunteers!We have an incredible 201-strong volunteer team (easily spotted in their brigh...
18/06/2026

Ngā mihi nui to our invaluable volunteers!

We have an incredible 201-strong volunteer team (easily spotted in their bright red shirts) who give their time and skills to enrich our Zoo and the care we provide to both visitors and animals!

Our volunteers ensure our manuhiri can find their way around and share of their knowledge, they help to collect grass and vegetation for animals, assist our animal care staff in making animal enrichments, and carry out animal watches – important research as part of the Zoo’s science of care.

Volunteers also support our veterinary team, help out at Zoo events and participate in our Tuatara Club…the list goes on!

Collectively, Auckland Zoo volunteers contribute an incredible 34,000+ hours annually. We simply couldn’t do what we do without them.

“Zoo volunteering has become an incredibly rewarding part of my life, there is a fabulous feeling of community and I’ve met people from all walks of life. I feel very privileged that I get to do this and really recommend volunteering if you have time,” says volunteer Stephanie.

Click the link in our comments to hear more from our vollies.

We have an otterly awesome arrival – welcome Jingga! 🦦 Female otter Jingga (Indonesian for orange) has arrived from Taip...
18/06/2026

We have an otterly awesome arrival – welcome Jingga! 🦦

Female otter Jingga (Indonesian for orange) has arrived from Taipei Zoo and has been busy exploring her new habitat on our South East Asia Jungle Track.

Three-year old Jingga has been paired with male otter Agus (nearly six-years-old) as part of the international zoos breeding and advocacy programme for Asian small-clawed otters.

This week she was introduced to Agus and our keepers say the pair have been getting along swimmingly, which bodes well for the future! It’s early days and while Jingga is settling in we can’t guarantee you’ll be able to see her straight away.

Asian small-clawed otters are native to Indonesia, southern China, southern India, the Philippines and Southeast Asia. Known for their dexterity, they’re the smallest and most terrestrial of all 13 otter species. This is why their Auckland Zoo habitat features sunny grassy areas for resting and sunbathing, as well as a running stream for foraging and swimming in.

Keep an eye out for her over the coming weeks!

17/06/2026

How do Zoo experts health check a 134 kg tiger? 🐯

In this video, carnivore keeper Emma explains how! These regular weekly health checks, coupled with daily observations of the tigers in our care, means we can keep on top of their health and wellbeing. And, if our keepers spot any changes, they can contact our dedicated veterinary team.

We have three incredible Sumatran tigers in our care, including male Ramah – who enjoys taking part in these voluntary sessions.

When you visit, head to our shared shelter – you might just catch this training in action!

Gardening for orangutans? That’s all in a day’s work for Rumi! 🦧Mostly retired from work (she works one day a week), she...
16/06/2026

Gardening for orangutans? That’s all in a day’s work for Rumi! 🦧

Mostly retired from work (she works one day a week), she’s been consistently volunteering eight hours a week at the Zoo for more than two years.

“I love being able to contribute in different ways, like gardening in the primate habitat, assisting visitors, and helping with animal food prep when needed. It's rewarding that even small contributions help to support the animals, visitors and the Zoo team.

So much care goes into every detail of the animals' environment. Through gardening, I've come to appreciate how important naturalistic spaces are for the primates' wellbeing. I've learnt which plants they enjoy, including roses, hibiscus, pineapple sage and various herbs. It's such a joy to care for these plants, knowing they provide both enrichment and food for the animals.”

Rumi recommends volunteering as a great way to learn new skills, meet wonderful people and make a positive difference in your local community. “It's a rewarding experience, and you might be surprised by how much you enjoy it!”

If you’re a volunteer in Aotearoa New Zealand – visit the Zoo on us! 💚This National Volunteer Week/Te Wiki Tūao ā-Motu (...
15/06/2026

If you’re a volunteer in Aotearoa New Zealand – visit the Zoo on us! 💚

This National Volunteer Week/Te Wiki Tūao ā-Motu (14 - 20 June 2026) we’re celebrating tūao/volunteers across the motu and their incredible contributions. Volunteers from any organisation in New Zealand can access free entry to our Zoo by presenting a current volunteering ID on arrival.

Theme of is ‘Your Year to Volunteer – Tōu tau ki te tūao’ to encourage everyone to take inspiration from the many people giving back to their communities around the world.

Mahi aroha (work gifted and done out of love) is vital to the success of Auckland Zoo. As a conservation science and community focused not-for-profit organisation, we simply couldn’t achieve all we do for wildlife, wild places and people without our volunteers!

Click the link in our comments to learn more.

14/06/2026

Have you been watching the latest season of Wild Heroes?

In our latest episode, a native gecko needs urgent surgery, and our kaimahi head south on a conservation mission to work with one of New Zealand’s rarest native frogs.

Watch new episodes on Three each Sunday at 7.00pm or stream on ThreeNow.

Congratulations to our Zoo Snaps winner for May! On Mother’s Day, Leanne visited the Zoo with her granddaughter and too...
13/06/2026

Congratulations to our Zoo Snaps winner for May!

On Mother’s Day, Leanne visited the Zoo with her granddaughter and took this stunning image of one of the lions perched up a tree in their Africa habitat.

Keep entering your Zoo photos this June by uploading your photos to aucklandzoo.co.nz/zoosnaps and you'll go into the draw to win one of our monthly prizes!

Our monthly photography competition is kindly supported by Nikon New Zealand. Each of our 12 monthly winners will go in the draw to win an overall photography prize pack (as voted by you!) which includes a Nikon Mirrorless camera.

12/06/2026

How do we weigh a 662kg rhino? 🦏

That’s a reasonable question to ask. Ungulates keeper Kat shows how one-and-a-half-year old Zuka has been engaging in voluntary training sessions since he was just a month old! This is the same approach we take with each southern white rhinoceros in the crash.

Our skilled and caring keepers carry out regular health checks for all of the kararehe at our Zoo, that minimise stress and allow us to track their health over time.

You can spot Zuka in action down at the Africa Safari Track.

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99 Motions Road
Auckland
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Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday 9:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday 9:30am - 4:30pm

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