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Opening hours:
9:30am - 5:00pm (Last entry at 4:15pm)

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Our animals

Auckland Zoo is home to 135 species and over 1,400 animals.

Get involved

Partner, volunteer or work with us to help build a future for wildlife and wild places.

Experiences

Go behind-the-scenes, take a walk through the Zoo at night, become a Junior Keeper and more.

Conservation

Conservation is at the heart of Auckland Zoo, it drives everything we do.

South East Asia

South East Asia is the most ambitious development in our 95-year-old history.

Zoo News

Caring for koala burns victims – a labour of love and expertise

01.04.2020by Jane Healy

Eight profiles you may have missed of our essential zoo whānau!

31.03.2020by Rebecca Reid

Another day, another animal enrichment donation!

01.04.2020by Rebecca Reid

When it's okay to play with your food!

31.03.2020by Rebecca Reid

Coordinating conservation in Aotearoa and around the world

31.03.2020by Michelle Whybrow

See how we enrich our native bird whānau at Auckland Zoo!

30.03.2020by Rebecca Reid

More Zoo News

Location

Auckland Zoo is on Motions Road, just west of downtown Auckland and next to Western Springs Reserve.

How to get here

For bus / public transport options to get to Auckland Zoo, visit the Auckland Transport website. If taking the bus, the closest stop is 8124 on Great North Road, opposite Motions Road (with a short walk down Motions Road to Auckland Zoo).

Parking

Auckland Zoo has two large car parks providing free off-street parking for cars, charter buses and tour coaches.

Accessible car parking is available in the car park closest to the main entrance to the Zoo, for vehicles displaying a current mobility parking permit.