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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!

Events213 Results

28 Sep 2024 - 29 Oct 2024

William C Daldy Heritage Steam Tug Open Days

Visit Auckland's iconic heritage steam tug!

27 Sep 2024 - 12 Oct 2024

Young at Art Student Exhibition

Come and support our young artists and visit the Young at art student exhibition.

27 Sep 2024 - 13 Oct 2024

Time Warp: October School Holidays at Te Manawa

Join us for these exciting school holiday events.

23 Sep 2024 - 18 Oct 2024

Mrs Wishy-Washy

These beloved characters from Joy Cowley’s series of picture books are about to come to life in a...

14 Sep 2024 - 26 Oct 2024

Starry Storytime at Stardome

Come and join us for Starry Storytime at Stardome!

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.

15 Apr 2024 - 31 Oct 2024

Museum Movies

Our family-friendly 3D experience is screening daily, with extra sessions on Tuesday evenings for...

01 Mar 2024 - 20 Dec 2024

Rhymetime at Kumeu

Songs and rhymes for preschoolers.