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Educational 24 Jun 2016

Zoo Tales: Wētā punga workshop

We've just added 12 new wētā punga from epically beautiful Te Hauturu-o-Toi (Little Barrier Island) to our 'wētā workshop' - ready to breed a new generation of this threatened species!

Educational 17 Jun 2016

Zoo Tales: Kea

Kea are the world's only alpine parrot, one of the most intelligent birds and unique to Aotearoa. Find out more about these creative and noisy parrots from keeper Devon.

Educational 10 Jun 2016

Zoo Tales: Awesome otters

Asian small-clawed otters are the smallest of the world's 13 otter species, but according to keeper Helen they’re not to be messed with!

Community 3 Jun 2016

Zoo Tales: Giraffe on the move

Join us (again) on our ‪#‎giraffeonthemove road trip as we follow Zuri's epic journey to Wellington Zoo.

Community 31 May 2016

New Zealand’s role in the Battle of Jutland remembered

More than eight and a half thousand men lost their lives in just thirty six hours in the largest naval battle of the Great War.

Community 30 May 2016

Zoo Tales: Meerkat mob

Mealworms, rodents, lizards and even scorpions - a meerkat will munch them all! Meet keeper Nick and learn all about our inquisitive mob of seven meerkats.

Kids / Family 27 May 2016

Have you tried the piano stairs?

Aotea Square has been filled with music recently as piano stairs were installed on the steps of the Aotea Centre.

Community 27 May 2016

Zoo Tales: Punk-rock cotton-tops

One of the most endangered primates in the world, their punk-rock shock of white hair gives them their most appropriate name!

Events148 Results

15 May 2025 - 26 Jun 2025

Teen Artwork

This course will include drawing, painting, and ceramic exploration.

20 Feb 2025 - 24 Dec 2025

Midtown Street Party

Bring your family and friends and join us for live performing arts, delicious eats and hidden ret...

07 Mar 2025 - 16 May 2025

Stream clean up with Kaipātiki Project

Join in and help us make space for water to keep our streams safe, healthy, and flood-resilient!

17 May 2025 - 18 May 2025

Baby Expo

Discover all you need to know for you, your pregnancy or your young child.

18 Jan 2025 - 17 May 2025

Bike mechanics & enthusiasts

Come join us for a day of hands-on action, community spirit, and pedal-powered fun.

18 May 2025 - 07 Jun 2025

Ambury Regional Park - Planting day

Bring your family and friends to help plant trees and keep Auckland green.

16 Mar 2025 - 18 Jan 2026

The village market Helensville Showgrounds

A lively and family friendly market that offers a variety of stalls, live music, free face painti...

22 May 2025 - 13 Jun 2025

Silent Disco Citywalk® Mums n Bubs Edition

Dance like nobody’s watching or simply sway while your bub snoozes peacefully, this experience is...