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Hamilton Zoo Home to native and exotic species set amongst lush, natural and tranquil surrounds. Pop up playgrounds around the zoo, with exciting playground at top of zoo.
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Open 364 days a year (closed only Christmas Day) we are the largest zoo in New Zealand’s North Island! Home to over 500 native and exotic animals and set amidst 25ha of lush and tranquil surroundings, Hamilton Zoo is the ideal destination for a relaxing and memorable day out. Boasting the largest walk-through aviary in New Zealand dedicated to native birds and plants, take a stroll through and a cheeky kaka may land close by. Everyday Eatery available from both sides of the Zoo and the Cafe kiosk within the Zoo (grab and go hot food, ice creams, drinks coffee). Besides being a tourism and recreation park, Hamilton Zoo is committed to the conservation of animals and the environment by participating in various conservation and research projects, and by contributing to breeding programmes for endangered species. We openly welcome your comments and encourage discussion. We ask that you are polite and respectful with your comments and views. We reserve the right to remove comments which are disrespectful, rude, abusive, contain offensive language, misinformation or are considered spam.

29/10/2026

Meet Mikaly and Vazimba, our black-and-white ruffed lemurs. Native to Madagascar, these incredible primates are among the most critically endangered animals in our care and play a vital role in their ecosystem as some of the world's largest pollinators. 🌸

We also care for a troop of ring-tailed lemurs, an endangered species famous for their love of basking in the sun. ☀️

Today is 🌿 World Lemur Day 🐾 and very visit, every encounter, and every sustainable choice helps make a difference for wildlife.
💚 80% of your encounters ticket cost supports conservation projects in Madagascar.

17/10/2026

Caring for chimpanzees is about more than just meeting their daily needs.
Watch as one of our keepers talks about animal welfare, enrichment, and the conservation challenges facing this endangered species. 💚

On 11 October only, enjoy 25% off: ✅ General Admission✅ Annual Passes✅ Gift Shop purchasesIt's the perfect chance to vis...
05/10/2026

On 11 October only, enjoy 25% off:
✅ General Admission
✅ Annual Passes
✅ Gift Shop purchases

It's the perfect chance to visit your favourite animals, support conservation, and make the most of a wild day out at Hamilton Zoo. 💚

📅 11 October only
🎟️ 25% discount applied on the day using ZOO25%OFF code

04/10/2026

🎃 A spooky season favourite is returning to Hamilton Zoo this 31st of October! https://hamiltonzoo.co.nz/visit/boo-at-the-zoo
Get ready for tricks, treats, and plenty of family fun. We can't wait to share what's lurking around the corner... 👻

28/09/2026

Wrapped in Grandma’s love 🥰 The cutest moment of the day

17/09/2026

This winter, Jamuna faced one of the biggest challenges of her life. ❤️

After being diagnosed with two different forms of cancer, our oldest red panda underwent two surgeries within a matter of weeks. We're delighted to share that both tumours were successfully removed, and Jamuna is recovering well under the care of our veterinary and animal care teams.

She continues to be closely monitored by our veterinary and animal care teams as she heals, and we hope to see her back to her favourite tree and haging out with Sang soon - her close friend😊❣️

09/09/2026

Meet the people behind the care. 🦒

Our animal keepers work every day to ensure our giraffes receive the highest standard of welfare, from health checks and enrichment to behavioural monitoring and husbandry.

But caring for giraffes is about more than what happens at the zoo. Across Africa, giraffe populations face ongoing threats, making conservation efforts more important than ever.

You can help by supporting conservation organisations, learning more about wildlife protection, and sharing the story of these incredible animals.

Address

183 Brymer Road, RD9
Hamilton
3289

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

Telephone

+6478386720

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