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Auckland Zoo

Auckland, Hamilton zoos euthanise elderly animals after health declines 18th December 2025 /

Auckland, Hamilton zoos euthanise elderly animals after health declines

Auckland Zoo euthanises its southern white rhino Zambezi and subantarctic fur seal Ōrua, while Hamilton Zoo farewells its long-serving giraffe Masamba.


…and four new meerkat pups for Auckland Zoo 11th April 2025

…and four new meerkat pups for Auckland Zoo

Auckland Zoo has four new meerkat pups, which were born late last month.


Auckland Zoo launches new learning platform 25th October 2024

Auckland Zoo launches new learning platform

Auckland Zoo has launched New Zealand’s first zoo-based online conservation learning platform.


Auckland Zoo, Art Gallery sustainability initiatives highlighted 22nd October 2024 /

Auckland Zoo, Art Gallery sustainability initiatives highlighted

Auckland Zoo’s PalmOil Scan app, a decarbonisation project at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki, and a Climate Change and Environment Strategic Plan have been highlighted as Tātaki Auckland Unlimited sustainability milestones.


Auckland Zoo, DOC sign new strategic partnership 7th October 2024 /

Auckland Zoo, DOC sign new strategic partnership

Auckland Zoo and the Department of Conservation have signed a new strategic partnership.


Auckland Zoo, Kelly Tarlton’s rehabilitate ill turtle 17th June 2024 /

Auckland Zoo, Kelly Tarlton’s rehabilitate ill turtle

A critically ill Hawksbill turtle named Hine Kopenu is recovering well after treatment at Auckland Zoo.


Unique role for rare sea snake at Auckland Zoo 13th May 2024

Unique role for rare sea snake at Auckland Zoo

A rehabilitated sea krait, found on Takapuna beach in December 2022, will serve as an advocate for its species at Auckland Zoo.


Hamilton, Auckland Zoos mourn animal deaths 2nd February 2024 /

Hamilton, Auckland Zoos mourn animal deaths

Both Hamilton and Auckland zoos are this week mourning the deaths of animals in their care.


New giraffe for Auckland Zoo, name needed 17th January 2024

New giraffe for Auckland Zoo, name needed

Auckland Zoo’s giraffe Kiraka has given birth to a healthy female calf, estimated to be around six feet or 1.8 metres tall and weighing approximately 60kg.


Auckland Zoo grant recipients revealed 19th May 2023

Auckland Zoo grant recipients revealed

Skinks, fairy terms, frogs and other wildlife will benefit from new research and conservation thanks to Auckland Zoo’s 2023 Aotearoa-focused Small Grants programme.


Auckland Zoo plays matchmaker for tiger breeding programme 5th May 2023

Auckland Zoo plays matchmaker for tiger breeding programme

Auckland Zoo’s Sumatran tigers Zayana and Ramah have paired up as part of an international breeding and conservation advocacy programme.


Endangered skinks leave Auckland Zoo for West Coast 17th April 2023 /

Endangered skinks leave Auckland Zoo for West Coast

Auckland Zoo has farewelled 21 Kapitia skinks as part of their reintroduction to the Kapitia Scientific Reserve on the West Coast.