Dinosaurs, Matariki, and a jungle adventure at the Zoo these holidays!

School holidays - Saturday 4 to Sunday 19 July 2026

Encounter awe-inspiring pre-historic giants on the Dinosaur Discovery Track (day and night!), celebrate Matariki, and take part in Kashin’s Jungle Adventure by ASB at Auckland Zoo these July holidays!

Our newly opened Dinosaur Discovery Track offers an immersive and educational experience for the whole whānau. See animatronic giants from the Cretaceous and Jurassic periods (200-66 million years ago), take part in fossil digs, chat to our expert dinosaur rangers and get along to their fascinating keeper talks (10.15am and 1.45pm daily).

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Dinosaur Nights & Lights

Friday 3 - Saturday 18 July, 5.30pm - 8.30pm

Experience these creatures in a whole new light (literally!) at Dinosaur Nights & Lights. At this separately ticketed alcohol-free event, bring your own kai or enjoy great hot food, treats and drinks from the Zoo’s Korimako Café, and get your dinosaur groove on at the ‘Silent Dino Disco’!

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Matariki 

Saturday 4 - Sunday 19 July

This Matariki, join us in celebrating Waitī, the whetu associated with freshwater bodies and wellbeing. Auckland Zoo is Te Pō Hono – a place where you can connect to te taiao/the natural world. With whānau and friends, immerse yourself in Te Wao Nui and connect with wildlife from across Aotearoa New Zealand. For a limited time, you can also enjoy oven-steamed hāngi or soup and fry bread from Te Puna café.   

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Kashin’s Jungle Adventure by ASB

Friday 10 - Sunday 19 July, 9.30am - 4.30pm in The Domes

Our friends at ASB - who helped bring Kashin the elephant to Auckland Zoo - in 1972, are celebrating 150 years of helping kids get one step ahead with money by bringing you Kashin’s Jungle Adventure. Get ready for a jungle-inspired experience for families, with lots of fun games and activities that will help your tamariki get cash clever!

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Tickets for the Zoo

Get your Zoo tickets in advance via the link below. Plus, Auckland residents who book tickets a minimum of one day in advance, will receive book in advance pricing (and avoid the queue to buy tickets).

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Get a Membership

Purchase an Annual Pass Membership and visit as many times as you like in a year! Or for a limited time get a Dinosaur Pass Membership which gives you unlimited daytime access to the entire Zoo for 6 months!

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