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Guided walks

Guided walks are led by our experienced guides who will take you on a 1-hour tour of the Zoo taking in the highlights for only $10 per person*

Tour guide Elena shows visitors on a guided walk the eels in The WetlandsIf it is your first visit to Auckland Zoo, guided walks give you a great overview of the Zoo so you can go back to your favourite exhibits later in the day. If you are a regular visitor, you'll get to know the Zoo, the animals and the staff even better - who better to share the stories and answer questions than the staff who work here every day?

Bookings - Walks are available every day at set times. Guided walks can be booked on the day when you arrive an the Zoo or, if you know when you are going to be visiting us, you can pre-book by calling the Experience Products team on +64 9 360 4700 or email.

Tour guide Elena takes visitors on a guided walk around Auckland ZooPrice - $10 per person (*not including admission fee). Children under 4 years old are free. Children under 15 years must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Note: Guided walks are pushchair and wheelchair friendly. Guided golf cart tours can be arranged depending on availability.

Your experience gives back!

Auckland Zoo Conservation FundBy going on a guided walk, you contribute to helping us carry out vital conservation work. Along with our conservation work on site, we also support field conservation projects for endangered wildlife - both here in New Zealand and overseas through the Auckland Zoo Conservation Fund.

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opening hours

Winter (1 May to 31 August)
9.30am - 5pm
last admissions at 4.15pm

Summer (1 September to 30 April)
9.30am to 5.30pm
last admissions at 4.15pm

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location

Auckland Zoo
Motions Road
Western Springs
Auckland 1022