What are the 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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Natureland is Nelson’s local zoo! 🐒 Get up close to native and exotic animals in a fun, family-friendly environment.
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As a registered charity, your visit supports wildlife conservation and education in NZ. 🌿🐾 Natureland Zoo: Nelson’s Wildlife Zoo & Conservation Centre

Natureland is your local family-friendly zoo dedicated to wildlife conservation and education. Get up close and personal with native, exotic, and domestic animals right here in Nelson! As a registered charitable trust, every ticket and donation goes directly back into animal care and protecting New Zealand’s precious biodiversity. Come visit us for a fun day out that makes a real difference.

🐾 Plan your visit: www.natureland.nz
🌿 Support our animals: www.natureland.nz/donate
📍 Find us at Tahunanui Beach, Nelson

30/10/2026

Giant Guinea pigs or mini skeleton?

Our Guinea pigs love a berry sweet treat à la Halloween! 🕸️

Join us for Boo at the Zoo tomorrow for some fun!

Special pop up keeper talks and a spooky twist on our usual suspects! 👻

10:30am Goats
11:45am Kea
12:45pm Tarantula
2:45pm Agouti
3:30pm Ruru

30/10/2026

29/10/2026

Anybody else have Halloween on the brain? 🧠

Boo at the Zoo this Saturday! Join in a Halloween themed scavenger hunt for treats and gather around for some fun new pop up keeper talks and learn some spooky new facts… 🕷️

Come in costume!

31 October 2026
9:30am-4:30pm

28/10/2026

⭐ Volunteer of the Month ⭐

This month, we’re celebrating Sandrine, one of our longest-serving volunteers at New to You!

Sandrine has been part of the team almost since day one, and she’s still bringing the enthusiasm and energy every shift. Whether it’s sorting donations, helping customers or tackling whatever job needs doing, Sandrine is always ready to lend a hand. She’s also our resident expert on all things French, which is a pretty handy talent to have around!

Thank you, Sandrine, for all the time, care and energy you’ve given to New to You and Natureland. We’re lucky to have you on the team ❤

27/10/2026

Do your gummy worms look a little different? 🪱

Celebrate Boo at the Zoo this Saturday! Join in a Halloween themed scavenger hunt for treats and gather around for some fun new pop up keeper talks and learn some spooky new facts… 🕷️

Come in costume!

31 October 2026
9:30am-4:30pm

27/10/2026

🕸️Who’s ready for some fun this Halloween?!🕸️

Celebrate Halloween with us on Saturday at Natureland Zoo! Join in a Halloween themed scavenger hunt for treats and gather around for some fun new pop up keeper talks with some of our spookiest animals… 🕷️

If you dare!

31 October 2026
9:30am-4:30pm

16/10/2026

Beautiful Saturday to be basking in the sun…at Natureland Zoo!

These beautiful reptiles are ectothermic which means they rely on external sources like sunlight, warm rocks, or water, to regulates their body temperature.

Can you guess what reptile this is?

Term 4 is upon us! Any teachers or educators out there-please reach out if you’re interested in organising an educational session for your group. 😊

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05/10/2026

Workshop alert!

It’s Nelson clay week and there are workshops on every day from 11am-4pm at the square at the bottom of the cathedral steps.

Create some beautiful clay birds for Natureland to celebrate these incredible manu ! So many beautiful creations already, can’t wait to see what else you create this week. 😊

02/10/2026

Postponed to tomorrow due to weather!

See you tomorrow! 😊

02/10/2026

Have you visited our capuchins in their new home?

This amazing new home was a huge job with over 20 local businesses lending a hand. Come see the result and check out our primate keeper talks at 12:45pm daily! 😊

Address

Hounsell Circle, Tahunanui Beach
Nelson
7011

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

+6435486166

Website

http://www.natureland.nz/, https://www.qualmark.co.nz/, https://zooaquarium.org.au/, https://www.register.charities.govt

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