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Special programmes

Special programmes

8 - 15 September

Conservation Week 2013 - Show New Zealand you love it

New Zealand species-related activities and animal encounters will be on daily in celebration of Conservation Week.

In addition to zoo educators in the zoo grounds, limited classroom times will still be available for formal sessions.

9 - 17 November

Orangutan Caring Week

Join Auckland Zoo in celebrating Orangutan Caring Week and this magnificent great ape. Activities will be held in the zoo grounds daily, including story-telling at 10am, orangutan encounters and lots of fun orangutan games and activities.

If you would like to make a booking for your class(es) for a formal Discovery and Learning session about orangutans and the palm oil issue, please follow the normal booking procedure.

25 - 29 November

2 - 6 December

Featuring Feathers

Partial to parrots? Wondering why the tui are waking so early? Ever seen a kiwi egg? Enjoy a focused and inspring end of year trip to Auckland Zoo for all things avian.

Meet Discovery and Learning educators in the zoo grounds - what treasure are they carrying? Follow a trail to see and hear your favourite feather friends.

 

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Farewell giraffe Nakuru

Aucklanders have the opportunity today to farewell one of our most popular residents. Giraffe Nakuru is being shipped to Australia, after delighting Auckland Zoo visitors since her birth 15 months ago.

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opening hours

Winter (1 May to 31 August)
9.30am - 5pm
last admissions at 4.15pm

Summer (1 September to 30 April)
9.30am to 5.30pm
last admissions at 4.15pm

CHRISTMAS DAY CLOSED

location

Auckland Zoo
Motions Road
Western Springs
Auckland 1022