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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!

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!

Events234 Results

20 Sep 2024

A kōrero: Transforming Young Lives in Brazil

Join us for Master Roxinho's inspiring talk on fighting social injustice, youth development and m...

14 Sep 2024 - 21 Sep 2024

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori

Celebrate Māori Language Week with us this September!

06 Sep 2024 - 28 Sep 2024

Kōanga Festival

Kōanga is a time when te taiao comes to life with new growth. Kōanga Festival cultivates new idea...

01 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2024

Read Aloud the World - Philippines

Celebrate the Philippines at Highland Park Library with fun events for kids!

01 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2024

Te Wiki O Te Reo/Mahuru Māori at Tāmaki Pātaka Kōrero

Join us for an exciting calendar of workshops, activations exhibitions throughout the month of Ma...

27 May 2024 - 20 Dec 2024

Grey Lynn Playgroup

The Grey Lynn Playgroup is a great way for your child to learn and to socialise through play.

17 May 2024 - 13 Dec 2024

Whangaparāoa Library's Wriggle & Rhyme

Wriggle and Rhyme is a programme that promotes active movement and brain development for babies a...

03 May 2024 - 06 Dec 2024

Mandarin Rhymetime

Enjoy Chinese language and culture through music, stories, and activities!