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Discover NZ’s backyard this Conservation Week
Wednesday, 29 August 2012, 1:55 pm | Auckland Zoo
Local and visitors to Auckland are invited to get along to Auckland Zoo this Conservation Week (Saturday 8 to Sunday 16 September) to discover the many amazing natural treasures living in New Zealand’s backyard. More >>
Auckland Zoo scoops gold for Te Wao Nui in landscape awards
Tuesday, 31 July 2012, 2:05 pm | Auckland Zoo
Auckland Zoo’s curator of horticulture, Hugo Baynes, has won Landscaping New Zealand’s supreme award in the 2012 Landscapes of Distinction Awards for the NZ precinct, Te Wao Nui – the Zoo’s largest ever project. More >>
Go for gold at Zoolympics 2012
Wednesday, 20 June 2012, 1:29 pm | Auckland Zoo
Auckland Zoo is inviting all eager competitors to race in and take the 2012 Zoolympic Challenge - on at the Zoo these July holidays and every day until Sunday 12 August. More >>
Help orangutans – make it a palm oil-free Easter
Wednesday, 4 April 2012, 4:24 pm | Auckland Zoo
Auckland Zoo is urging New Zealanders to help orangutans and other Southeast Asian rainforest species this Easter by choosing chocolate treats and other widely consumed foods that are palm oil-free. More >>
Auckland Zoo And The Lorax Speak For The Trees
Monday, 26 March 2012, 12:09 pm | Auckland Zoo
Media release 26 March 2012 Auckland Zoo And The Lorax Speak For The Trees Auckland Zoo is bringing Dr Seuss' The Lorax to life these April school holidays from Friday, 6 to Sunday, 22 April. Some of the zoo’s animals depend on trees to live, so kids ... More >>
Celebrate Seaweek at Auckland Zoo
Monday, 27 February 2012, 2:58 pm | Auckland Zoo
Media release 27 February 2012 Celebrate Seaweek at Auckland Zoo Dive in to Auckland Zoo to celebrate Seaweek from Monday 5 March to Sunday 11 March and discover how we can all be kaitiaki (guardians) of our coasts. ‘One Ocean – Too Much Love? ... More >>
Come hang and race to save orangutans
Thursday, 3 November 2011, 4:24 pm | Auckland Zoo
Auckland Zoo is inviting visitors to ‘Come hang like an orangutan’ at a weekend of festivities on 12 and 13 November, and to take part in The Great Ape Race on 17 November, in celebration of Orangutan Caring Week (12 - 20 November). More >>
Go on a New Zooland adventure these school holidays
Tuesday, 4 October 2011, 2:13 pm | Auckland Zoo
Auckland Zoo’s newest precinct Te Wao Nui is now open, and it’s the perfect place for kids to explore these October school holidays from Saturday, 8 October to Monday, 24 October. There is a lot to discover in each of Te Wao Nui’s six habitats, representing ... More >>
Giraffe to set sail on his OE
Monday, 5 September 2011, 1:36 pm | Auckland Zoo
Aucklanders might be able to catch a glimpse of a giraffe as he makes his way through suburban streets en route to the Ports of Auckland today. More >>
Zoo calls for Red Panda Rangers these July holidays
Wednesday, 6 July 2011, 3:53 pm | Auckland Zoo
Auckland Zoo is looking for kids to take up the challenge and become Red Panda Rangers these July school holidays from Saturday, 16 July to Sunday, 31 July. In the wild, part of a Ranger’s job is to find red pandas, and make sure that the forest they ... More >>
Zoo calls for Red Panda Rangers these July holidays
Wednesday, 6 July 2011, 2:12 pm | Auckland Zoo
Auckland Zoo is looking for kids to take up the challenge and become Red Panda Rangers these July school holidays from Saturday, 16 July to Sunday, 31 July. More >>
Zoo offers visitors first walk in ‘The Forest’
Monday, 30 May 2011, 2:54 pm | Auckland Zoo
This Queen’s Birthday weekend Auckland Zoo is offering visitors a first sneak peek of The Forest area of its new New Zealand development, Te Wao Nui, due to open in September. More >>
Indulge this Easter – but keep it Palm Oil Free
Monday, 18 April 2011, 2:42 pm | Auckland Zoo
If you are a chocolate lover, purchasing Easter goodies for yourselves, your family, friends and/or workmates, Auckland Zoo is encouraging you to use its Palm Oil Free Easter Goodie Guide, available at its website www.aucklandzoo.co.nz All the products ... More >>
Zoo says Hola to South American wildlife
Monday, 11 April 2011, 4:28 pm | Auckland Zoo
Zoo says Hola to South American wildlife these school holidays Auckland Zoo is celebrating all things South America these April School Holidays from Saturday, 16 April to Sunday, 1 May. Half of the world’s plants and animal species can be found in South America, ... More >>
Phoenix Foundation and Liam Finn rise up for Zoo Music
Tuesday, 1 March 2011, 3:38 pm | Auckland Zoo
The Phoenix Foundation and Liam Finn are teaming up for a not-to-be-missed double billing at Wild Bean Cafe Zoo Music this Friday, 4 March from 6pm – the last concert for this summer’s series. More >>
Forensics experts converge to combat illegal wildlife trade
Tuesday, 1 February 2011, 10:17 am | Auckland Zoo
Scientists, vets and government enforcement officers come together at Auckland Zoo this week (1 – 4 February) to participate in Australasia’s first ever combined Wildlife Forensics workshop and symposium. More >>
Zoo the place to woo this Valentine’s
Wednesday, 26 January 2011, 2:39 pm | Auckland Zoo
‘Jungle love’ tours, a special late night opening, and catered picnics in a romantic location are all great reasons to make a date at Auckland Zoo this Valentine’s. More >>
Zoo Music picks up the tempo with the APO
Tuesday, 25 January 2011, 11:01 am | Auckland Zoo
The Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra (APO) will be bringing the harmonious sounds of violins and booming percussion to the animals when it plays at Wild Bean Cafe Zoo Music on Friday, 4 February from 7pm. More >>
Find your own slice of heaven at Zoo Music
Monday, 10 January 2011, 12:01 pm | Auckland Zoo
The 2011 Wild Bean Cafe Zoo Music series will kick off with Dave Dobbyn’s return to the Auckland Zoo Band Rotunda on Friday, 21 January from 6pm. 2011 marks the Zoo’s eighth ‘concerts for conservation’ series, which showcases the best Kiwi musical ... More >>
Musicians answer call of the wild for Zoo Music
Tuesday, 30 November 2010, 11:18 am | Auckland Zoo
Wild Bean Cafe Zoo Music returns to the Auckland Zoo Band Rotunda in the new year with five sensational concerts for conservation to liven up your summer. 2011 marks Auckland Zoo’s eighth Zoo Music series, which showcases the best Kiwi musical talent ... More >>
