1 / 5Auckland Zoo
📍 Western Springs, Auckland
Auckland Zoo features animals, reptiles, fish, eels, and birds across immersive exhibit areas. The bird habitat is a standout, beautifully designed for up-close viewing. Suitable for all ages from toddlers to grandparents.
Fantastic experience from the 5 yr old to Grandma. The animals, lizards, fish, eels, birds etc were easily viewed. Lots of amazing information available about each section of the zoo, we were viewing. The grandchildren thought it was a fantastic experience (5-10 years). Highlights were the giraffes, the meerkat colony, the different monkeys, the feeding of the gorilla family their enrichment and the security involved. The eels, the kaka and other endangered birds, the tiger, cheetahs, the lions. A great way to spend 3 hrs plus where our family were totally engaged.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Reviewers describe visits spanning five-year-olds through to grandparents, all engaged and enjoying the experience. The bird habitat is consistently called out as a standout — beautifully designed with excellent animal visibility. Families note they could easily spend a full day and still want to return.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Shsjim Hanning
3 months ago
“Fantastic experience from the 5 yr old to Grandma. The animals, lizards, fish, eels, birds etc were easily viewed. Lots of amazing information available about each section of the zoo, we were viewing. The grandchildren thought it was a fantastic experience (5-10 years). Highlights were the giraffes, the meerkat colony, the different monkeys, the feeding of the gorilla family their enrichment and the security involved. The eels, the kaka and other endangered birds, the tiger, cheetahs, the lions. A great way to spend 3 hrs plus where our family were totally engaged.”
Gemma
a month ago
“Visited Monday 16th, with my visiting niece. We saw lots of animals but there were also some enclosures that were under maintenance. We felt very lucky to see the Tigers very active. It wasn't feeding time, but the Tigers were roaring, walking over the bridge, playing in the water etc. The whole experience including visiting the restaurant/café was clean and very tidy.”
RH Erie
4 months ago
“Auckland Zoo is a fantastic day out with truly amazing exhibits. The bird habitat is a standout. Beautifully designed and full of life. It feels like you’re stepping right into their world. The layout makes it easy to explore at your own pace, and it’s great that there are cafés in every section. Well worth a visit.”
R Horton
a month ago
“Great place to visit. Helpful volunteer staff are everywhere to assist if required. All other staff were friendly and helpful. Animals actually looked happy and well fed. Highly recommend a visit. Will definitely go back next time I’m in Auckland.”
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Overview
Auckland Zoo is home to the largest collection of native and exotic animals in New Zealand, just minutes from central Auckland.
There is lots to see and do all year, including events, animal encounters, behind-the-scenes experiences and more!
Auckland Zoo plays a key role in many breeding recovery programmes for threatened and endangered native species. Through its Conservation Fund, the Zoo supports field-based conservation projects, locally and overseas.
During summer, Auckland Zoo is open every day from 9.30am to 5.30pm (except Christmas Day), with last admissions into the Zoo at 4.30pm. During winter hours are 9.30am - 4.30pm, with last admissions into the Zoo at 3.30pm.
The current tracks open to explore include:
Africa Safari Track - Enjoy a mini safari as you explore the Zoo's African precinct - a place where you can immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and smells of Africa.
Living Realm - Te Wao Nui - Discover New Zealand's natural treasures all in one place – at Auckland Zoo's Te Wao Nui! See the iconic kiwi, cheeky kea, prehistoric tuatara and more!
South America Rainforest Track- Enter the lush tranquility of a rainforest, where monkeys swing just an arm's length away.
Australia Bush Track- See emu, wallabies, Australian birds and Tasmanian devils as you stroll through the Aussie Walkabout and Tasmania.
South East Asia Jungle Track - immerse yourself in the swamp forest with 100s of plants, fish and two Sunga Gharials. Orangutans and Siamangs swing above in the High Canopy and Otters and Tigers can be spotted in the Lowlands.
New Zealand Centre for Conservation Medicine (NZCCM) - Look in to the laboratory, treatment room and operating theatre, and see Auckland Zoo's vet team in action
Auckland Zoo is a not-for-profit and every visit helps make our conservation efforts possible.
