Wellington Zoo Te Nukuao

Wellington Zoo Te Nukuao Te Nukuao Wellington Zoo is New Zealand’s first Zoo, and Wellington’s oldest conservation organisation, saving wildlife and wild places since 1906.
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Term 1 is nearly over, and you know what that means... Our exciting April School Holiday Programme is coming up! Hosted ...
21/03/2025

Term 1 is nearly over, and you know what that means... Our exciting April School Holiday Programme is coming up! Hosted by our expert Zoo Educators, it's the perfect way to keep tamariki engaged during the break.

There are 4 different themed days to choose from, including:

🐅Zoo Keeper Apprentice: Spend a day in the life of our Keepers and learn how we make sure animals are happy and healthy

🚧 Zoo Designers: Roll up your sleeves and dive into the exciting world of Zoo design

🚑 Animal Ambulance: Find out what it takes to be a Zoo vet

🌏 Globe Trotters: Hīkoi across the globe, become an animal expert and help protect kararehe in Aotearoa and around the world

Spaces are limited, so it’s best to get in quick!

It’s International Forest Day! 🌳 In Aotearoa, we are lucky to be surrounded by over 10 million hectares of lush forest. ...
21/03/2025

It’s International Forest Day! 🌳

In Aotearoa, we are lucky to be surrounded by over 10 million hectares of lush forest. These forests are essential providers of food and shelter for our native animals, gifting us with biodiversity, heritage, and a thriving ecosystem.

When it comes to wood and paper products, the protection of these forests is at the forefront of our minds. This is why when building the Snow Leopard habitat, all timber used in the construction was FSC® certified, taking into consideration not only the welfare of the animals we care for, but those living in forests all around the world.

Don’t forget to keep your eyes peeled for the logo next time you’re shopping, so we can keep being kaitiaki of our beautiful planet! 🌏

Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)

Every weekday in March, you can get ½ price Zoo entry after 2.30pm, which makes it the perfect time to swing around and ...
18/03/2025

Every weekday in March, you can get ½ price Zoo entry after 2.30pm, which makes it the perfect time to swing around and spot the Red Panda!

At 3.30pm every day you can watch Khusi, Ngima, and Sundar be fed and learn more about your fuzzy favourites – because the learning doesn’t have to stop when school ends ❤️

https://wellingtonzoo.com/visit/plan-your-day/things-to-do/march-half-price-entry/

It’s party time!🦒 Happy 21st Birthday to the beautiful Zahara 🎉 Did you know that Z was born right here at Te Nukuao We...
17/03/2025

It’s party time!🦒 Happy 21st Birthday to the beautiful Zahara 🎉

Did you know that Z was born right here at Te Nukuao Wellington Zoo? As you can imagine, she is a very special member of our Zoo family and we are so happy to celebrate such a big milestone with her 💛

She won’t be having 21 shots, but she certainly will be having 21 giraffe pellets (in the form of sprinkles on her cake, of course.) Her sweet treat is made up of puka leaf, lettuce, and beet pulp, with rockmelon numbers to top it all off 🎂🍈

Happy 5th Birthday to Jelani and Sadiki! 🦁🦁 (You would’ve assumed they’d be Leos and not Pisces, right?) To celebrate t...
15/03/2025

Happy 5th Birthday to Jelani and Sadiki! 🦁🦁 (You would’ve assumed they’d be Leos and not Pisces, right?)

To celebrate this milestone, our Keepers have thrown them an “Off to School” party, complete with paper, pencils, books, and a school bus filled with chicken treats...Bringing a whole new meaning to “Catching” the bus ✏🏫️🚌🍎📒

P.S. For your own after-school entertainment, don’t forget you can enjoy half price entry after 2.30pm every weekday in March!

📸: Comms Team + pencil pic from

14/03/2025

You just can’t beet Welly on a good day 🩷🌱👅 (or at least the Ring-tailed Lemurs think so.) Have a great weekend everyone!

Did you know that if you’re a Zoo Crew member, you can get access to super-secret exclusive prizes...such as a Close Enc...
13/03/2025

Did you know that if you’re a Zoo Crew member, you can get access to super-secret exclusive prizes...such as a Close Encounter with the Otters?! 🦦🎉

Congratulations to the winners of our January promotion, who are some of the lucky few people to have ever gone behind the scenes of the Otter habitat. These special prizes and promotions are sprinkled throughout the year for members, so it’s always good to keep an eye out for them!

On top of being able to visit the Zoo as much as you like throughout the year, becoming part of the Zoo Crew also helps us to do what we do. Each and every member helps us to care for our animals, fund conservation projects, and support wildlife down at Te Kōhanga the Nest 💙

https://wellingtonzoo.com/visit/annual-memberships/zoo-crew/

11/03/2025

Laughter is the best medicine! Here are Kitwe and Akida play-wrestling together. Did you know that Chimpanzees have a sense of humour and love to tease each other just like people do? 🙊 ✨

If you’re looking to entertain your own little ones, you can enjoy half-price entry to the Zoo every weekday in March from 2.30pm!

For more info, check out the link below:

https://wellingtonzoo.com/visit/plan-your-day/things-to-do/march-half-price-entry/

🎥: Keeper Lisa

Lights, camera, action – our Kororā are celebrities! This morning our same-s*x Little Blue Penguin couples were feature...
10/03/2025

Lights, camera, action – our Kororā are celebrities!

This morning our same-s*x Little Blue Penguin couples were featured on TVNZ's Breakfast to celebrate the Wellington Pride Festival that took place over the weekend 🌈👏

To check out Keeper Ben chatting about Harriet & Nettle and Paua & Ariki, you can head to the link below (around 1:44:37!) 🙂

https://www.tvnz.co.nz/shows/breakfast/episodes/s2025-e25

Aelina has just turned 2!!! 🎉🎉🎉 Here is a throwback to when she was the teeniest tiniest Spider Monkey in town, right ne...
09/03/2025

Aelina has just turned 2!!! 🎉🎉🎉 Here is a throwback to when she was the teeniest tiniest Spider Monkey in town, right next to a picture of her now celebrating her second birthday with some parsnip treats. How time flies!!

07/03/2025

To celebrate International Women’s Day, we wanted to highlight some of the incredibly cool women around the Zoo and the paths they took to get to where they are today.

Cat, Kate, and Kirsten’s jobs are all totally different, but many threads connect them: they're passionate about what they do, their paths were not linear, and they’re incredibly hard workers 💚 Whether you’remapping out your career for the first time or are worried about taking a leap, remember each step on your journey is leading you towards where you’remeant to be.

Don’t let anyone tell you your ‘dream job doesn’t exist’ - with the advice and support of the wāhine around us, we can all find our way 🩺👩‍⚕️🧬🦎🎭✏️ Happy International Women’s Day! � �

This weekend at our Out at the Zoo event, the theme is ‘celebrating the diversity of the living world – across both anim...
06/03/2025

This weekend at our Out at the Zoo event, the theme is ‘celebrating the diversity of the living world – across both animals and people!’

Did you know that in nature, same-s*x pairings and s*x variations happen all the time? 🌈 From the animals we care for, some examples are:

🪶 A female Monal named Patrick! Patrick came to us with the plain brown feathers that females usually have, but in early 2023 she started to develop the bright blue plumage of a male. Her new iridescent feathers are likely caused by a natural drop in estrogen from being past her breeding years. [Photos 1 & 2]

🐧 2 same-s*x pairs of Kororā Little Blue Penguins! Our female Penguins, Harriet & Nettle and Paua & Ariki, are both happily “married,” and share nests together. Kororā often mate for life 🩵 [Photo 3]

👩‍👩‍👧‍👧 A male Nyala called Ndizi, who spends his time in the girls' clique 💅 Because Ndizi is genetically related to the herd, he has been castrated to prevent breeding. The underproduction of the testosterone has caused his appearance to change - the other Nyala bulls are shaggier and darker, whereas Ndizi’s chestnut fur means he fits in quite nicely! [Photos 4 and 5]

Just like with people, diversity makes our community more colourful. Come and celebrate Pride with us this weekend ❤️🏳️‍🌈

Photo credits: Keeper Molly, Keeper Matt & Comms Team

Whether you want to scoop the kids up from school for a wild surprise, or simply add some pizazz to your afternoon walk,...
05/03/2025

Whether you want to scoop the kids up from school for a wild surprise, or simply add some pizazz to your afternoon walk, enjoy ½ price entry to the Zoo after 2.30pm every weekday this month! 🧡

Just pop down to the main entrance and grab yourself a ticket – what a great way to kickstart some March madness 😌

More details at the link below:
https://wellingtonzoo.com/visit/plan-your-day/things-to-do/late-night-thursdays-2/

Join us for our third annual Out at the Zoo event this weekend! 🌈 After all, it’s the Wellington Pride Festival, and Pri...
04/03/2025

Join us for our third annual Out at the Zoo event this weekend! 🌈 After all, it’s the Wellington Pride Festival, and Pride is about more than just Lions 🦁

From Saturday 8th - Sunday 9th of March, you can come on down to Te Nukuao Wellington Zoo to join our fabulous rainbow community in honouring the theme, ‘celebrating the diversity of the living world – across both animals and people!’

We'll have drag and musical performances, face painting, rainbow-themed snacks, and more. Our resident animal allies (animallies?) can’t wait to see you, your friends, and your families soon - everybody is welcome ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🩵🩷🤍🩷🩵

For more info and the full schedule, head to https://wellingtonzoo.com/visit/plan-your-day/things-to-do/events/outatthezoo25

Down at Te Kōhanga The Nest, we’re currently caring for a Tawaki Nana Hī Erect-Crested Penguin, one of the most endanger...
02/03/2025

Down at Te Kōhanga The Nest, we’re currently caring for a Tawaki Nana Hī Erect-Crested Penguin, one of the most endangered penguin species found in Aotearoa.

This young female was found at Tongue Point about 2 weeks ago, and was very thin, dehydrated, and heat stressed when she was brought to us.

If you see a penguin looking scruffy like this, it’s likely that they are simply moulting and should be left alone - but this Tawaki was also showing signs of extreme exhaustion that indicated it was unwell 🐧🩹 This is why it’s so important to keep dogs on their leads around the coast, so we can help keep penguins out of harm’s way while they’re at their most vulnerable!

Thankfully, this little Tawaki is on the up and up, getting stronger and brighter each day thanks to care from our vets. We’re hoping to release her once she’s had a chance to fully recover and grow all her feathers in so she is equipped to brave the elements!

Happy Meat-free Monday! Did you know that skipping meat for one day a week can reduce your annual carbon footprint by as...
24/02/2025

Happy Meat-free Monday! Did you know that skipping meat for one day a week can reduce your annual carbon footprint by as much as not driving your car for a whole month?

Quick and easy ways to take care of our planet are often the easiest to stick to, so finding one that works for you is the best way to make a sustainable impact 💚

Source: https://meatfreemondays.com/facts-and-figures/

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We’ve truly had 4 seasons in one week ☀️☔🍂🌼 Don’t forget to keep soaking up the sunny moments just like the Otters do! #Otters #Wellington #TeNukuaoWellingtonZoo

You just can’t beet Welly on a good day 🩷🌱👅 (or at least the Ring-tailed Lemurs think so.) Have a great weekend everyone! #TeNukuaoWellingtonZoo #CantBeatWellyonaGoodDay #RingtailedLemur

Laughter is the best medicine! Here are Kitwe and Akida play-wrestling together. Did you know that Chimpanzees have a sense of humour and love to tease each other just like people do? 🙊 ✨ If you’re looking to entertain your own little ones, you can enjoy half-price entry to the Zoo every weekday in March from 2.30pm! For more info, check out the link below: https://wellingtonzoo.com/visit/plan-your-day/things-to-do/march-half-price-entry/ 🎥: Keeper Lisa #Chimpanzees #TeNukuaoWellingtonZoo

To celebrate International Women’s Day, we wanted to highlight some of the incredibly cool women around the Zoo and the paths they took to get to where they are today. Cat, Kate, and Kirsten’s jobs are all totally different, but many threads connect them: they're passionate about what they do, their paths were not linear, and they’re incredibly hard workers 💚 Whether you’remapping out your career for the first time or are worried about taking a leap, remember each step on your journey is leading you towards where you’remeant to be. Don’t let anyone tell you your ‘dream job doesn’t exist’ - with the advice and support of the wāhine around us, we can all find our way 🩺👩‍⚕️🧬🦎🎭✏️ Happy International Women’s Day! � �#IWD2025 #IWD #TeNukuaoWellingtonZoo #TeKohangaTheNest #InternationalWomensDay #AccelerateAction

No hat, no play! ☀️🙈🧢 Akida’s taking sun safety to the next level and reminding us to slap on a hat when it’s one of those Wellington days you just can’t beat 😌 🎥 Keeper Lisa

Waitangi Day is the perfect time for reflecting on the beauty of Aotearoa, which no one knows about more than our incredible native wildlife! 🌿🦎 Te Nukuao Wellington Zoo is kāinga to a number of native species, such as the Kororā Little Blue Penguin, Wētā, Kea, Moko Kākāriki Wellington Green Gecko, Duvaucel’s Gecko, Grand and Otago Skinks, and of course, Omaka the tuatara (above). Much of Aotearoa’s wildlife is unique to us and can’t be found anywhere else in the world, which is why being able to visit them up close is a great way to learn more about being kaitiaki and how to protect them - for our hauora, and for theirs! You can come and say hi to Omaka just before you head out the After-Hours exit to the zoo 👋 📷 Keeper Ben #tuatara #nativespeciesnz #tenukuaowellingtonzoo

All Clementine the Golden Lion Tamarin is saying, is, give peas a chance. ☮✌ 🎥 Matty

Some Kunekune ASMR to start your Monday. We're open today, happy Wellington Anniversary everyone. 🎥 Keeper Jessica

The forecast is looking otterly perfect for a party at the Zoo this long weekend! 🎉 We’re celebrating the return of the Otters to their upgraded habitat and dens, plus our brand-new White-cheeked Gibbons viewing deck. Join us between 10am and 3pm each day for special Otter and Gibbon talks, bubbles, stamps, a juggling competition, and even a chance to learn the Gibbon call! 🎥Community Engagement Manager Jude

Make the most of the Wellington Anniversary long weekend with us! 🎉🎉🎉 We’re celebrating the Otters' return to their upgraded habitat with new dens and the launch of our expanded White-Cheeked Gibbon viewing deck, bringing you even closer to these amazing primates. Join us for this long weekend for special Otter and Gibbon talks and lots of fun activities between 10am and 3pm each day like learning to sing the Gibbon call, stamps, bubbles and a juggling competition. This Otter is already practicing his juggling! 🎥Ranger Kate

Kicking off your week with some playful vibes, courtesy of brothers Jelani and Sadiki. 🦁 🎥Keeper Holly

Giraffes eating
Giraffes eating

Running out of ways to keep the kids busy these School Hols? Spend a day at Te Nukuao Wellington Zoo where there's something to keep everyone entertained! 🦁Catch a Daily Animal Talk ☕Chill out at one of our two onsite cafes 👩‍⚕️Watch our Vet team at Te Kōhanga The Nest carry out a procedure on a native manu or Zoo patient ⛹️‍♀️Let the kids tire themselves out on a playground (or running up the hill!) 🌎Check out our signs around the Zoo to learn how you can help us save wildlife and wild places

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