All functions and venues at Auckland Zoo are managed by our friends at Auckland Conventions, Venues & Events, who are experts in venue and event management.
Let the friendly Auckland Conventions Team help you find the right space for your next function or event at Auckland Zoo.
Enquiries for function and venue hire are managed by our friends at Auckland Conventions, Venues & Events, who are experts in venue and event management.
For more information about hiring a space or to arrange a site visit, please email events@aucklandconventions.co.nz or fill in this form to make an enquiry.
Yes. A dedicated Event Coordinator is assigned to each event. They are your point of contact for providing ideas, answering questions and looking after every detail to ensure the success of your event.
Depending on which venue you choose, the level of additional charges may change. Please see below for a list of the most common additional event-related costs. All prices are GST exclusive.
Additional Guests
If the number of guests exceeds entries included in the venue price, this will be charged at:
Event Security
Zoo venues are all unique spaces. Therefore, specific and/or additional security may be required for your event. Additional security requirements are non-negotiable and will be set by Auckland Conventions.
If additional security is required, the security cost is $45 +GST per hour, with a minimum period of four hours.
Absolutely. We recommend meeting you for a site inspection to view the different areas of the Zoo and to discuss your requirements further. Site inspections are by appointment only, please contact the Team at Auckland Conventions at events@aucklandconventions.co.nz to arrange a suitable time.
Auckland Zoo has very strict Health & Safety guidelines and does not allow external companies to operate on our premises. Details of Auckland Zoo’s approved suppliers that can provide the above services can be provided.
Our contracted caterers provide all food and beverage consumed for functions. You may, however, supply your own wedding cake. The Auckland Conventions Team can provide details of our catering partners for you to discuss menu requirements with them directly.
Please contact Auckland Convention’s for Auckland Zoo approved theming companies who can provide you with suitable options.
Yes. We have some great spots for ceremonies and receptions. The Zoo has a great advantage as a venue in Auckland as there is plenty for your guests to do in between the ceremony and reception, while you have your wedding photos taken.
Yes a deposit is required to secure your venue booking. Speak to the friendly team at Auckland Conventions, Venues & Events for more detail here.
Yes, absolutely. We are happy to arrange a time for your photographer to come in for a site inspection and view our beautiful Zoo! We also have a list of photographers who have worked weddings at Auckland Zoo and can help pick the perfect photo locations for lasting memories.
Once final numbers are advised, wristbands are allocated for each function. It is your responsibility to ensure your guests receive these and wear them as they enter the Zoo.
If you prefer a we can also manage a guest list for wedding guests. Guests not on your guest list and not wearing a wristband on the day will need to pay standard admission prices at the ticket office to gain entry to Auckland Zoo.
Wristbands are valid for the Event Day only. They cannot be used for Zoo admission on another date, sold or transferred to another person.
For evening venue hire, the hire period is until midnight. We ask that bar close at 11.30pm, and all guests are to depart by midnight.
Auckland Zoo has two large car parks providing off-street parking (one by the Zoo entrance and one across the road by TAPAC), and there is another car park at the MOTAT Aviation Hall. It costs $3/hour to park in these car parks, with a maximum charge of $9. Parking charges apply from 9am to 5pm every day. Download the AT Parking App and pay for parking at the Zoo and around Auckland on your phone.
For daytime events, attendees are asked to park in the Auckland Zoo overflow carpark at TAPAC on 100 Motions Road which is a short walk from the Zoo.
Accessible car parking is available in the Motions Road carpark, and also by the main entrance of the Zoo, for vehicles displaying a current mobility parking permit.
Auckland Zoo is a NON-SMOKING venue; smoking is not permitted AT ANY TIME inside the venue.
We love wildlife! To ensure the welfare of Zoo wildlife at all times, the following items are STRICTLY PROHIBITED in the Zoo:
Sound Levels must NOT exceed 70 decibels at any time, this level is monitored during every event
NO animal themed hats or head decorations
NO smoke/haze/dry ice or haze machines
NO balloons, bikes, skateboards or rollerblades
NO drums, whistles or noisemakers
NO open flames
SUSTAINABILITY
NO confetti, or party poppers
Palm oil MUST be from a sustainable source ie RCSPO certified – refer to: www.rcspo.org
