Auckland Zoo
New Zealand's largest zoo, with native wildlife areas where you can see kiwi and tuatara, plus a Southeast Asian rainforest exhibit.
Auckland Zoo opened in 1922 in Western Springs, about 6 km southwest of the city centre, and houses hundreds of species. The must-see is Te Wao Nui, New Zealand's native wildlife area, laid out by habitats such as coast, forest, and nocturnal environments. In the nocturnal house you can see kiwi, and there are also tuatara and kākā parrots. The Southeast Asian rainforest area, which opened in 2022, is home to Sumatran tigers, orangutans, and small-clawed otters. The African savanna has giraffes and hippos. The zoo is next to MOTAT, and you can travel between them on a vintage tram. Buying tickets online is recommended. Plan for 3 to 4 hours.
Opening hours
09:30–17:00 (closed on Christmas Day)
Nearby sights
- Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT)
- Wynyard Quarter
- Auckland Harbour Bridge
- Viaduct Harbour
- Sky Tower
- Queen Street
- Mount Eden
- Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki