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Maintenance works

Auckland Zoo is constantly changing with new animal arrivals, births and improvements to the Zoo grounds.  We regret any inconvenience that maintenance work may cause during your visit.

Animals off-display, areas under construction or undergoing maintenance:

  • Our whio (blue duck) are off-display in the High Country hut aviary. Red and yellow kakariki are on display. 
  • The Watering Hole cafe is closed due to maintenance works.
  • There are no meerkats on display in the meerkat tunnel exhibit, due to maintenance on the enclosure.
  • Our African porcupine have been moved to the nocturnal house at the entrance to the Zoo

If you have any questions regarding the above, please contact the Zoo Information Centre on (09) 360 3805.

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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

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Auckland Zoo
Motions Road
Western Springs
Auckland 1022