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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

28 Sep 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

Pacific Frequencies MAHU

A storytelling installation, exploring urban, Polynesian, and indigenous experiences in Tāmaki M...

28 Sep 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

Parnell Changes Through the Ages

Discover Parnell's history with curated heritage images on display at Parnell Library!

28 Sep 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

The Lush Family and the Pacific

Explore ‘Hands Across the Water’—historic photos and artefacts from the Lush Family Collection.

28 Sep 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

Time Warp at Central City Library

Journey through time from the past to the future with our school holiday Time Warp programme.

28 Sep 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

Time Warp Waiheke School Holiday Programme

Enjoy these exciting school holiday events with us.

28 Sep 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

Tour of Historic coastal defences on Maungauika

A walk and talk over Maungauika/North Head's historic Victorian coastal defences.

28 Sep 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

Waitematā Legacy 136 years of Calliope Dry Dock

Discover the fascinating history of the Devonport dry dock as it celebrates its 136th anniversary!

28 Sep 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

William C Daldy Heritage Steam Tug Open Days

Visit Auckland's iconic heritage steam tug!