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Only at Auckland Zoo can you...

ASB Elephant ClearingMeet up with New Zealand's only Asian elephant Burma at ASB Elephant Clearing.
Aussie WalkaboutSee emu, wallabys, kangaroos and rainbow lorikeets all in the same exhibit as you stroll through the Aussie Walkabout and lorikeet aviary.
Hippo RiverSee our hippos, Faith and Fudge, wallow deep in mud baths along the riverbank at Hippo River.
KidZoneTake the kids to KidZone, a fun and fascinating place to explore the ever-changing world of some of the Zoo's smallest residents.
PridelandsEnjoy a mini safari as you explore the Zoo's Pridelands area - a place where you can immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and smells of Africa.
Primate TrailWalk to the heart of the Zoo to see some of the Zoo's most fascinating primates.
The RainforestEnter the lush tranquillity of a South American rainforest, where monkeys swing just an arm's length away.
Te Wao NuiDiscover New Zealand’s natural treasures all in once place – at Auckland Zoo’s Te Wao Nui!
Tiger TerritoryCome check out our Sumatran tigers, Oz, Molek and Berani as they play and explore Tiger Territory.
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Farewell giraffe Nakuru

Aucklanders have the opportunity today to farewell one of our most popular residents. Giraffe Nakuru is being shipped to Australia, after delighting Auckland Zoo visitors since her birth 15 months ago.

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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

CHRISTMAS DAY CLOSED

location

Auckland Zoo
Motions Road
Western Springs
Auckland 1022