Texas BBQ fare for Father's Day at Auckland Zoo - all sessions are now sold out!

Dad will feel like the king of the whānau when he sits down to a Texas BBQ low-and-slow brunch on his special day. Our chefs have created something scrumptious, and we've given them the tick of approval. 

There are two BBQ menu options to choose from, and you can select the brunch that suits dad best – from the carnivore to the herbivore, we have you and dad covered! Do you have little cubs treating dad to a special day out? We have them covered too with a delicious lunch box packed full of goodies - check out the menu.

Take dad for a walk on the wild side this year and treat him to a truly unique day out. In addition to your Father’s Day experience at iconic The Old Elephant House, we have 130 species of animals to enjoy at your leisure all day long – and by booking in now, you’ll also be supporting our important wildlife conservation work, with a portion of your purchase going towards conservation at Auckland Zoo

Zoo entry is included (and free if you’re a member) - come and check out over 2800 animals, there’s always something new happening at Auckland Zoo.           

 

Father’s Day BBQ Brunch Terms and Conditions

Vegetarian and dietary requirements can be catered for. This MUST be requested at the time of booking as vegetarian and dietary requirements cannot be provided on the day. 

Pre-booking is required, walk-ups not available on the day. 

Father’s Day Brunch dates are Saturday 2nd September and Sunday 3rd September inclusive, with three sessions available each day at 11am, 1pm and 3pm. Each session is 1.5hrs long. Guests must be seated no later than 30mins after the start time of each session.

Admission will not be granted if guests arrive after 30mins. 

BBQ Brunch dates and times:

  • Saturday 2nd September 2023 - 11am, 1pm and 3pm
  • Sunday 3rd September 2023 - 11am, 1pm and 3pm

Bookings close Friday 25th August 2023 or until sold out. 


Customer Terms and Conditions

  • If you are a member, providing your Membership Number is compulsory.
  • Any decreases in the number of guests after a booking has been made may result in the original confirmed guest number being charged.  
  • No changes in the number of guests to be catered for shall be accepted after 5pm on Friday 25th August 2023.  

Cancellation of the booking will, in Montana Group’s sole discretion, result in a cancellation fee as follows:

  • Cancellation within 7 days of the booking will incur a 100% cancellation fee; 
  • Cancellation more than 7 days of the booking will incur a 50% cancellation fee; 
  • No concessions will be made for cancellations due to Covid-19, and all conditions above will apply.  

The Customer acknowledges that:

  • Minimum orders may apply
  • Menu content is always subject to change due to market or seasonal availability; and
  • Where, due to unforeseen circumstances (eg supplier shortage), Montana Group is unable to provide the agreed menu or Catering Services, Montana Group reserves the right to adapt the menu and Catering Services via email with the customer.
  • In the rare case that the Zoo is forced to cancel a session due to inclement weather, notice of cancellation will be provided within a day’s notice of a session. This is at the sole discretion of Zoo Management and all customers who have booked will receive a 100% refund. 

All the event tickets are seated in the courtyard. If an infant (age 0 - 3YO is attending, please ensure the infant ticket is checked on the order - the organisers will make contact prior to the event about seating arrangements

The Old Elephant House restaurant will be reserved on the day for walk-ups, but only with "Grab n Go" food.
 

Yes. You can select as many options as you wish to cater to your group numbers.

Yes. Vegetarian and dietary requirements can be catered for. This MUST be requested at the time of booking as vegetarian and dietary requirements cannot be provided on the day. 

Please make these known by emailing our caterer: catering.zoo@montanagroup.co.nz. Include the name the booking is under and your booking number.

No. But drinks can be purchased on the day off the Old Elephant House menu.

Yes of course!

The General Admission children’s entry ticket and children’s brunch box meal are bundled up as $33.00 in total.  This is for children aged four to fourteen.

If you have an annual pass membership you don’t need to pay for a child’s entry to the zoo, just $17.10 for a child’s platter.

For children under four (who would qualify for the free infant ticket to the zoo) we recommend that you self-cater and bring food to the restaurant for the children.

However, if you have a child that is 2 or 3 years old and you’re confident that they will eat the Kid’s brunch option, you can pay for an additional kids brunch box for $19 and add this to the infant ticket ($0 general admission) please put a note in the dietary requirements box at the checkout and our bookings coordinator will send you an email and payment request link for the extra brunch order for your child.

You must present your membership card on the day. You can access your digital pass on the Member Details page when you login to the Membership Portal or you can pop by the membership hub and they can reprint your membership card for $5.

Yes, bookings are per individual. Just book for the number of members who are attending and the number of non-members who need to attend. The prices include the annual pass member discounts and zoo entry for those who are not members.

Auckland Zoo prohibits visitors and members from bringing alcohol onsite – if you would like to add a beer, a glass of bubbles or go all out for a bottle of wine, please ask the friendly staff at Old Elephant House on the day.