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Spend a night in Africa at the zoo
Monday, 12 February 2007, 12:28 am | Auckland Zoo
Take a walk on the wild side on Sunday, 11 March and immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and tastes of Africa at Auckland Zoo’s famous Africa Night in support of endangered species. More >>
If I could eat with the animals
Friday, 2 February 2007, 4:37 pm | Auckland Zoo
Dinner on the beach at Auckland Zoo's Sealion and Penguin Shores, and breakfast with its elephants at what has to be New Zealand’s most novel outdoor cafe, are on offer to a limited number of diners over the next month. More >>
Love is in the air at Auckland Zoo
Thursday, 1 February 2007, 10:00 am | Auckland Zoo
There is no better place to woo your loved one this Valentine’s Day, than the unique and lush surrounds of Auckland Zoo, one of Auckland’s most romantic destinations. More >>
New Year’s Eve Jungle Party at Auckland Zoo
Monday, 11 December 2006, 12:16 am | Auckland Zoo
Come along to Auckland Zoo on 31 December for the best family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration in town – the Buzz! Junior Jungle Party. As party-goers come through the main gates at 6pm, they’ll be magically transported into “Tiger Time”. More >>
A week of orang-utan caring at Auckland Zoo
Tuesday, 7 November 2006, 3:05 pm | Auckland Zoo
Auckland Zoo invites you to participate in Orang-utan Caring Week – a six-day celebration that will highlight the plight of this great ape with a special birthday party, and a little monkey business. More >>
Come to the Zoo for an elephant-sized birthday
Monday, 6 November 2006, 9:08 am | Auckland Zoo
On Saturday (18 November) Auckland Zoo is putting on one of its biggest ever birthday parties for two very special girls – elephants Burma and Kashin, and all zoo visitors are invited. More >>
Tiger celebrations this Labour Weekend
Monday, 16 October 2006, 2:32 pm | Auckland Zoo
A tiger welcome will be in full swing at Auckland Zoo over Labour Weekend to celebrate this week's arrival of female Sumatran tiger Molek, and her recently arrived mate Oz from Israel. More >>
Sumatran tiger about to clear customs
Wednesday, 13 September 2006, 11:46 am | Auckland Zoo
One of the most highly anticipated arrivals at Auckland Zoo is just days away. Sumatran tiger Oz is on his way from Israel and will touch down at Auckland Airport on Thursday, 14 September. More >>
Crane delivers Auckland Zoo's first spring arrival
Thursday, 31 August 2006, 3:42 pm | Auckland Zoo
Auckland Zoo has been surprised with a pre-spring arrival. A brolga chick hatched on August 28, marking the Zoo's first 'spring' arrival for 2006 and signalling the start of a busy and exciting season at the Zoo. More >>
New Zealand fur seal in need of a dinghy!
Friday, 18 August 2006, 4:26 pm | Auckland Zoo
Auckland Zoo keepers are planning for summer and are looking for a dinghy to provide shelter from the sun for their New Zealand fur seal. Although it may not feel like summer just yet, the keepers at Auckland Zoo are all too aware of the fast approaching ... More >>
Adventurer Jin returns
Monday, 10 July 2006, 5:09 pm | Auckland Zoo
Thanks to the fantastic efforts of Department of Conservation (DOC) staff and some accurate otter spotting from members of the public, four-year-old female otter Jin is now back home at Auckland Zoo. More >>
Kids' national art comp focus on threatened birds
Tuesday, 27 June 2006, 12:40 am | Auckland Zoo
K is for…kiwi, kakapo, kokako, kereru and many other threatened native birds, and is the theme Auckland Zoo has chosen for its 2006 nationwide banner competition. More >>
Zoo's big cat speed stars ZOOM into action
Thursday, 1 June 2006, 12:20 am | Auckland Zoo
Young cheetah brothers Anubis and Osiris begin their official ambassador roles at Auckland Zoo this weekend with the launch of the ZOOM Cheetah Experience to the public. More >>
Auckland Zoo Tiger Nisha Dies
Monday, 15 May 2006, 12:25 am | Auckland Zoo
"Staff are shattered by the loss of the nine-year-old female," says Auckland Zoo Director, Glen Holland. "This has been particularly tragic in light of Auckland Zoo's plans to further the captive breeding programme through the import of a long-waited ... More >>
Auckland Zoo - needs your help!
Monday, 8 May 2006, 1:02 pm | Auckland Zoo
'Save the Tiger' Street Appeal is part of the Zoo's Tiger Time Campaign. We're aiming to raise $1million to bring a male Sumatran tiger to New Zealand from Israel as a mate for our 'sadly single' female Sumatran tiger Nisha. The funds raised will also ... More >>
Auckland Zoo wins Australasian conservation award
Monday, 3 April 2006, 2:14 pm | Auckland Zoo
Auckland Zoo has won an Australasian conservation award for its efforts in helping preserve the Campbell Island teal, the world's rarest duck. More >>
Cool cats rule Auckland Zoo these school holidays
Wednesday, 22 March 2006, 10:22 am | Auckland Zoo
Race to Auckland Zoo these Easter school holidays (Friday 14 - Tuesday 25 April) and catch up with all our cool cats - the new cheetah boys, servals, lions, tiger and more. Brought to you by Newstalk ZB, the fur will fly if you miss out! More >>
Enjoy a night 'Out of Africa' at Auckland Zoo
Monday, 27 February 2006, 11:48 am | Auckland Zoo
An entertaining evening experiencing the best of South Africa's sights, sounds and tastes is on offer at Auckland Zoo on Sunday 9 April (4.30pm-9pm) - and all for a great cause. More >>
Seven Sisters join 'The Don' for Auckland Zoo gig
Thursday, 16 February 2006, 2:01 pm | Auckland Zoo
Iconic Kiwi songwriter Don McGlashan is looking forward to putting on an exuberant show with his talented new band, The Seven Sisters, during their Coca-Cola ZooMusic series performance at Auckland Zoo on Saturday 25 February. More >>
Pluto are ready to rock Auckland Zoo
Thursday, 2 February 2006, 4:51 pm | Auckland Zoo
Rock and roll band Pluto is set to shake up the Coca-Cola ZooMusic stage on Saturday 11 February, injecting their trademark harmonies and melodic power into the evening concert series. More >>