We do everything we can to make sure you have an amazing experience every time you visit Auckland Zoo.

To ensure we’re meeting the requirements of a good modern zoo today and into the future, it’s necessary that we carry out essential ongoing maintenance and upgrades to our animal habitats and visitor spaces.

On this page, you’ll find information on what areas of our Zoo are currently being worked on. We aim to have the most up to date information available, however please be aware that weather and other circumstances can impact these dates.

PSA: Pridelands habitat maintenance

The pond at the end of the rhinoceros, nyala and waterbuck habitat requires essential maintenance works from Friday 5 September until Monday 15 September 2025.

You’ll be able to visit our Africa Safari Track as you usually would, with the rhino, nyala and waterbuck able to be seen in their habitats on most of these dates. On Friday 5 September, the animals will not be visible while a temporary barrier is installed that will allow contractors to work safely on draining and cleaning the pond. On Monday 15 September, the animals will not be visible while the temporary barrier is removed.

PSA: South East Asia Jungle Track Aerial Pathway Towers

Between Monday 8 – Friday 19 September the orangutan and siamang will not be able to go on the Aerial Pathways, while the towers receive some maintenance works to ensure that they are in tip top shape. 

The South East Asia Jungle Track boardwalk may also be closed for short periods during that time while a hi-ab lift is used to reach the towers.

While the works are taking place, you’ll be able to visit the rest of our immersive South East Asia track as you usually would.

PSA: Swamp forest maintenance

From Monday 6 - Thursday 9 October (date still TBC), the Swamp forest tropical dome will be closed while it receives some maintenance works to ensure it is in tip top shape. 

While the works are taking place, you’ll be able to visit the rest of our immersive South East Asia track as you usually would.

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Be sure to check out all our tracks and over 3,000 animals across the Zoo. 

See our digital and downloadable maps

Areas that are having maintenance and upgrades have hoardings or fencing surrounding them, and signage stating what is happening and if needed, what pathways are accessible to you. If you have any queries on your visit, please ask our friendly staff or volunteers.

We will endeavour to keep this page updated with the most up to date information that we have, so please do check back in case things change.