July School Holidays - We’re celebrating carnivores and how they’re cared for!

Saturday 6 to Sunday 21 July 2024

When you get to the Zoo, grab an activity sheet and search to see what carnivores you can find. You’ll put on your ‘keeper hat’ to understand how each species is cared for based on the 5 domains of animal welfare model that covers an animal’s diet, habitat and wellbeing.

Did you know that Asian small-clawed otters naturally hunt for their food in water? The Zoo’s skilled keepers will pop their food inside a pipe and submerge it to bring out these natural behaviours. 

Our cosy undercover venue The Domes will be open throughout the holiday period - with building blocks, puzzles, a reading corner and some tiger colouring-in!

Tamariki Time will run on Wednesday and Thursday at 10am and 10:30am. Plus our volunteers will have a discovery table for visitors to engage with.

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Free Library Sessions

A mindful moment after Matariki

Our conservation learning team will be visiting 12 community libraries to share a mindful moment after Matariki. Whānau will have an opportunity to reflect on changes in the environment and consider ways to protect natural taonga through a range of hands-on activities. From learning to sow a seed, to weaving a paper whētu, or creating enrichment for your animals at home, there will be something for every little star to get stuck into.

Check out the library sessions

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Tickets for the Zoo

Buy tickets to the Auckland Zoo for the School Holidays using 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 an Annual Pass Membership

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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SOUTH EAST ASIA JUNGLE TRACK

Visit our Jungle Track

Our South East Asia Jungle Track is open! The most ambitious project in our 100-year history, is all about providing exceptional habitats for our animals and a world-class immersive experience for all who visit – no passport required! 

South East Asia Jungle Track

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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 and even how to go in the draw for an exclusive and behind the scene tour of Auckland Zoo, click on the link below. 

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