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Te Wao Nui at Auckland Zoo
Join Adam for a tour of New Zealand's wildlife's home and other facilities at Auckland Zoo.
Join Adam for a tour of New Zealand's wildlife's home and other facilities at Auckland Zoo.
Discover the iconic kiwi, cheeky kea, and more than 50 of Aotearoa’s amazing natural treasures in Te Wao Nui. Home to over 75 native animals and over 100 plant species, Te Wao Nui will take your manuhiri (visitors) on an immersive journey through New Zealand’s natural world. Te Wao Nui was blessed by local Iwi, Ngati Whatua o Orakei in 2012, and has become a must see destination for all visitors to Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland.
Auckland Zoo and its partners are conservation optimists - all working hard to build a brighter future for wildlife and wild places. Even when a species population is at critical, we will always be there to help. We’re driven by our desire to make a positive difference and our enthusiasm to inspire others to care about wildlife and wild places as much as we do.
Auckland Zoo plays a vitally important role in breeding, research and recovery programmes for threatened wildlife. In fact, a portion of every ticket goes towards the Auckland Zoo Conservation Fund to support both local and international field-based projects. Our vet hospital is also involved in many research programmes and field projects to help us understand and address diseases in wildlife.
General admission
We recommend you allow a minimum of two to three hours’ visit time for un-guided general admission Zoo visits. Advance bookings will streamline your guests’ entry. Book at least one working day prior to arrival. Indicative numbers are fine – we will invoice you based on numbers on the day. (There is no charge for no-shows and cancellations).
Keeper talks and events
Catch one, or all of our free daily keeper talks, where zookeepers share their extensive knowledge of our amazing animals and their habitats. A great way to learn more about what makes these animals so special and how you could help protect them in the wild.
Auckland Zoo hosts a range of exciting events and activities throughout the year. There’s never a dull moment — find out what’s on at the Zoo.
Māori Cultural Performance
Auckland Zoo is now offering Māori Cultural Performances. For more infomration visit here.
We cater for a wide range of dietary requirements here at the Zoo, you’ll be sure to find something at one of our catering outlets.
Auckland Zoo is proud to serve palm oil-free and free-range food at our cafes and food village.
There are also a number of picnic areas around Auckland Zoo - sit back and relax with your purchased or packed lunch while enjoying the sights and sounds of the zoo.
In an effort to reduce the use of single-use plastic, Auckland Zoo no longer sells bottled water. You can fill your own bottle at our chilled water fountains located at each of these catering outlets or purchase an Auckland Zoo reusable bottle, on sale at all outlets and in our gift shop WildZone.
With a strong focus on conservation and sustainability, the Zoo Shop offers a great range of souvenirs and gifts made from recyclable and sustainable sources - many of which contribute to humanitarian and conservation projects around the world. If you’re looking for a special gift with heart than look no further. The Zoo Shop is open every day from 9:30am to 5:30pm.
General terms and conditions of entry
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