Are there Kiwis at Auckland Zoo?

Here at Auckland Zoo, our eggs-perts have hatched and released 374 kiwi back to the wild (and counting!).

How long do you need at Auckland Zoo?

We recommend you allow a minimum of two to three hours’ visit time for un-guided general admission Zoo visits. Advance bookings will streamline your guests’ entry. Book at least one working day prior to arrival.

Can you feed animals at Auckland Zoo?

Food and drink It’s feeding time at the Zoo! You can fill your own bottle at our chilled water fountains located at each of these catering outlets or purchase an Auckland Zoo reusable bottle, on sale at all outlets, and in our Zoo Shop.

Do any zoos have Kiwis?

Kiwis in captivity are extremely rare—only four zoos outside of New Zealand have successfully bred kiwis, with the National Zoo currently the only zoo to have a successfully breeding female in the United States. Other U.S. zoos to exhibit kiwis are San Diego and Columbus Zoos.

Is there a tour of the zoo in Auckland?

While you can spend the whole day at the zoo, travelers often visit as part of hop-on hop-off bus sightseeing tours of Auckland. These tours stop at a number of key attractions around the city, and passengers can get off and explore whichever places appeal to them.

How is the Auckland Zoo helping the Kiwi?

Auckland Zoo is proud to be in partnership with the Department of Conservation and Kiwis for Kiwi to support a kiwi recovery programme called Operations Nest Egg (O.N.E) This programme involves taking kiwi eggs from the wild and incubating and hatching them at the Zoo.

Is there a birthday party at Auckland Zoo?

Experience a Birthday Party at Auckland Zoo or hire a space for a private function or event. Book the ultimate venue for a birthday party that your child will never forget. Auckland Zoo has venue hire and catering organised to suit your needs with different sized event rooms for weddings, parties and corporate functions.

How is the Kiwi Bus in New Zealand?

Had the best month travelling New Zealand on the Kiwi bus. The drivers were really helpful and gave great advice when it came to activities and what there is to see at each location. The activities on offer were all really great and even better that we received a discount for being on the Kiwi bus.