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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!

Community 20 May 2016

Zoo Tales: Orangutan Charlie

Taking a blood sample from a male orangutan with a two metre arm-span is no easy task!

Community 13 May 2016

Zoo Tales: Miniature Monkeys

This week on Zoo Tales, meet the flower eating monkeys June and Piccolo.

Events227 Results

12 Jun 2025 - 18 Dec 2025

Rhymetime

Join our Rhymetime sessions with songs, movement and finger rhymes for preschoolers and their car...

05 Jun 2025 - 18 Dec 2025

Storytime wā takinga paki - Ōrewa Library

Come along to our popular Storytimes with books, bubbles and waiata.

22 May 2025 - 18 Dec 2025

Wriggle & Rhyme - Pakuranga Library

Jiggle & jam – music time for tamariki!

27 Feb 2025 - 11 Dec 2025

Wriggle and Rhyme - Birkenhead Library

Join us for 30 minute sessions of rhymes, songs and bubbles every Thursday at 10am.

13 Feb 2025 - 11 Dec 2025

Mandarin Storytime

Join us for Mandarin Storytime, where children can explore the world of Mandarin through engaging...

13 Feb 2025 - 11 Dec 2025

Tamariki Time

Tamariki Time is a fun and interactive 30-minute session for children aged 2- 4 years old.

13 Feb 2025 - 11 Dec 2025

Wriggle & Rhyme at Whangaparāoa Library

Join us on Thursday mornings during term time for a fun and interactive morning for you and your...

13 Feb 2025 - 18 Dec 2025

CHAOS Afterschool Activity at Pakuranga Library

Join Pakuranga Library for a half-hour of fun and interactive afterschool activity (theme varies...