Mātauranga
Our Auckland Zoo learning sessions are run by our team of amazing facilitators who have a wealth of education experience. Our interactive sessions draw on local and global conservation and wildlife science to provide your tamariki with experiential learning that complements the New Zealand Curriculum, Te Marautanga o Aotearoa, and Te Whāriki. We look forward to sharing our education programmes with you!
Explore our onsite session options below or choose a self-guided visit to roam the Zoo freely with your group without a session.
To secure your spot, please choose your session and click ‘Book Now’ to fill out a booking form. We’ll get back to you to confirm.
Visit the Zoo with your little ones.
What has shaped New Zealand’s biodiversity?
How have animals adapted to their habitat? Observe animal features and behaviours in action!
What does living sustainably look like and why is it necessary?
Taking care of our animals every day in a way that ensures their overall wellbeing.
Discover the fascinating world of animal grouping and classification.
Explore one of the ways we engage and enrich the species in our care.
Discover how living things are classified in te ao Māori (the Māori worldview)
Learn how Aotearoa is home to unique animals which face modern day threats from introduced pests.
Learn about endangered species and how we can all help them.
Explore Human Evolution and the trends throughout bipedal history in a hands-on learning experience.
Tertiary Education Sessions specially catered to our oldest students.
Discover the Māori world view and the connectivity in the world around us in a tailored session.
Session duration: 45 minutes
Bookable from Tuesday to Friday, starting from 9:30am
Minimum adult: student supervision ratio for age groups. ECE 1:3 | Years 0 – 6 1:6 | Years 7 – 10 1:15 | Years 11 – 13 1:30
Cost of session: ECE under 5 $0 and all adults $19. Years 0 – 13 $10 per student, 1 free adult per 6 students and 1:1 teacher aids are free. Additional adults outside ratio $19. Double sessions $20 per student. Tertiary please email discoveryandlearning@aucklandzoo.co.nz
Kia ora kaiako across Aotearoa!
The Conservation Learning team is excited to welcome you and your ākonga to the zoo for onsite Conservation Learning sessions in 2023!
These sessions are delivered at Auckland Zoo by our team of amazing facilitators who have a wealth of education experience between them. Our interactive sessions are designed to be engaging and are developed in-line with the New Zealand Curriculum. We hope to welcome you and your tamariki for a visit soon!
The Conservation Learning team is excited to be able to bring the zoo to you with Virtual Conservation Learning sessions!
We’ve created easy to use lesson plans and learning resources to support teachers in your online classrooms.
Read our Education FAQs before booking if you have questions.
