Located in the Western Springs park area near Auckland’s central business district is the Auckland Zoo. One of the most famed family attractions in Auckland, the zoo was opened in 1922. Recognised as one of the world’s most progressive zoos, it is committed to providing exciting experiences to the visitors while inspiring them to preserve wildlife and the environment. A winner of the international and national environmental-related awards, the zoo includes a Discovery and Learning Centre which offers an interactive and fun experience with qualified experienced tutors. The exemplary learning experiences it provides enable the community to have a better understanding about the importance of contributing to a future where humans keep a balanced lifestyle with the natural world.

Housing over 100 different species and over 700 animals, the zoo has arranged an exciting line up of activities for the visitors to indulge in. An array of tours named ‘Zoom’ is offered, which grants the exclusive opportunity to get a closer look and learn about some of the most adorable and endangered creatures in the world. In addition, they provide night safaris and photography workshops.

At the animal enclosures, visitors can experience Animal Encounters where the zookeepers provide enlightenting presentations highlighting important facts about the amazing animals. Another very special feature of the zoo is the invitation to visitors to adopt one of these precious animals, providing a great way to make a valuable contribution to help the zoo conserve endangered and threatened exotic and native species. The zoo has a conservation fund which supports a number of programmes both in New Zealand and overseas, aiming to ensure a safe future for wildlife.