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Community 21 Oct 2016

Zoo Tales: Unmask Palm Oil

We’re proud to support Ben and the Unmask Palm Oil campaign – empowering New Zealanders to demand the right to choose what's in their food.

Kids / Family 20 Oct 2016

Seven tips to help you keep it down

With parties, DIY and holidays soon on the cards, here's our guide to help you reduce noise and show consideration for your neighbours

Educational 18 Oct 2016

Zoo orangutans leave for the US

Three of Auckland Zoo’s Bornean orangutans head to zoos in the United States to help the international breeding programme.

Sports / Leisure 18 Oct 2016

Video: Action-packed weekend for V8 Supercars fans

Be at Pukekohe Park Raceway this weekend as Australia and New Zealand go head to head in an action-filled battle that promises to be another epic trans-Tasman battle!

Community 14 Oct 2016

Zoo Tales: Keeper Dave speaks up for unmasking palm oil

Zookeeper Dave has worked all over the Zoo, from Primates to Pridelands and with our New Zealand birds. Find out why he wants us all to take a stand and not let our rainforests disappear.

Community 7 Oct 2016

Zoo Tales: It's kiwi season

Kiwi breeding season is well underway – join bird keeper Debs as she checks on the chicks and eggs!

Community 4 Oct 2016

Zoo Tales: Meet primate keeper Christine

We talk to a senior keeper with more than 30 years' experience who is incredibly passionate about primates and the palm oil problem.

Parks / Outdoors 23 Sep 2016

Tiptoe through tulips at the Wintergardens

Spring is in full bloom at the Auckland Domain this week with a magnificent new tulip display.

Community 23 Sep 2016

Zoo Tales: Tiger Talk

Today's Zoo Tales is about an amazing kid who loves these beautiful big cats!

Community 16 Sep 2016

Zoo Tales: Whistling whio

Find out how the zoo is working with DOC and Genesis Energy to ensure these special ducks are in our future forever.

Kids / Family 15 Sep 2016

Zoo Tales: World Elephant Day

When you get to spend your days with beautiful Burma, it isn't hard to see why zookeeper Joel is head over heels for elephants.

Community 9 Sep 2016

Zoo Tales: Tīeke, the sweet sound of conservation success

The tīeke, or saddleback, was once on the brink of extinction. Find out how Auckland Zoo and the Department of Conservation are working together to protect our precious native species.