Connect with nature’s incredible living and extinct creatures these holidays!

School holidays - Saturday 26 September to Sunday 11 October 2026

Spring into the Zoo these holidays to enjoy fun new activities at the Dinosaur Discovery Track, take in our many great daily keeper talks, and connect in nature in an environment that’s home to some of our planet’s most extraordinary wildlife. 

Get along to the dino tent at our Dinosaur Discovery Track where you can get active (physically and mentally!) and participate in some mega-sized dinosaur-themed puzzles and games.  As always, our dinosaur rangers will be on hand to chat, and at their daily keeper talks (10.15am and 1.45pm daily) – share more of their passion and knowledge of dinosaurs.

For a great activity - at the Zoo or at home, we have a new ‘My Zoo’ 40-page dinos activity booklet, available for just $5 (or $4.50 for Zoo members).

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Dinosaur Discovery Track

Come on a journey and discover the wonderful and mysterious world of dinosaurs. Travel back in time on our Dinosaur Discovery Track to experience some of the awe-inspiring prehistoric creatures that use to walk the earth.

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Purchase an Auckland Zoo Annual Pass Membership and visit as many times as you like in a year! Plus, a membership gives the animals a year of seeing you.

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The Five Domains of Animal Welfare

Science of Care

There's a real science to how we care for the animals here at Auckland Zoo - from environment to nutrition, to physical health and behaviour – all of these combined contribute to a positive mental state for an animal. To find out more about how we care for animals, watch our newest video series.

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