Wellington Zoo
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Wrap up warm and explore the Zoo with 1/2 price Adult and Child entry every Wednesday this August! Head along to our animal talks and learn all about how animals change and cope over winter.
Sadly we've seen a spike in wildlife coming in to The Nest Te Kōhanga, the Zoo's wildlife hospital, with fishing hook and fishing line injuries this summer.
Our Vet team have been treating these patients and seen firsthand the devastating impact of these fishing hook injuries on our … View moreSadly we've seen a spike in wildlife coming in to The Nest Te Kōhanga, the Zoo's wildlife hospital, with fishing hook and fishing line injuries this summer.
Our Vet team have been treating these patients and seen firsthand the devastating impact of these fishing hook injuries on our precious manu.
This is a timely reminder that if you are fishing along our coastlines, please remember to remove your rubbish and pick up any other fishing tackle you see around you.
You can watch the full story that played on 1News over the weekend here: bit.ly...
With Guy Fawkes fast approaching we’ve teamed up with our friends at SPCA - Wellington Centre to ask residents that live close to the Zoo to please be thoughtful and respectful this year around letting fireworks off near the Zoo. Discharging fireworks near the Zoo can be very frightening for both… View moreWith Guy Fawkes fast approaching we’ve teamed up with our friends at SPCA - Wellington Centre to ask residents that live close to the Zoo to please be thoughtful and respectful this year around letting fireworks off near the Zoo. Discharging fireworks near the Zoo can be very frightening for both the Zoo animals and pets around the neighbourhood. Sadly, one of our animals died last year which we believe was a result of being severely distressed by fireworks near the Zoo.
Each year SPCA receives dozens of calls relating to fireworks; including animal injuries, frightened animals, missing pets and, occasionally, abuse of animals. We encourage people to attend controlled public fireworks displays rather than using fireworks at home and ask those planning firework displays on their properties to consider speaking to their neighbours, or leaving a note in their letterbox, so that those with pets and other animals can prepare accordingly.
For the welfare of all animals, we wholeheartedly support Councillor Fleur Fitzsimons in her calls for a 2km firework exclusion zone near Wellington Zoo. Under the Wellington City Council Public Places Bylaw it is already an offence to “discharge a firework in a public place” and this includes the Town Belt and Melrose Park which backs onto the Zoo. This year there will be extra security around the Zoo on Guy Fawkes night, however you can help us even further by respecting this bylaw and encouraging your neighbours to do the same.
Together with the SPCA we want to thank all of you for your support during this time!
Ever wondered what happens at Wellington Zoo as the sun goes down?
Throughout March the Zoo will remain open until 7.30pm every Friday, giving you the opportunity to experience the Zoo at dusk. On late Fridays, Zoo entry will be half price at 4pm or later.
Visitors will be able to enjoy the full … View moreEver wondered what happens at Wellington Zoo as the sun goes down?
Throughout March the Zoo will remain open until 7.30pm every Friday, giving you the opportunity to experience the Zoo at dusk. On late Fridays, Zoo entry will be half price at 4pm or later.
Visitors will be able to enjoy the full Zoo experience, with special animal talks as well as evening Close Encounters available each Friday - but be quick, limited spaces available!
Late Fridays at the Zoo starts on Friday 6 March and will continue on 13, 20 and 27 March.
Visit our website for more details and to book a Close Encounter: wellingtonzoo.com/late-night-fridays
Celebrate Valentine’s Day in a memorable way this year by treating your loved one to Valentine’s Night at Wellington Zoo.
The Zoo will be open until 8:30pm for adults only (18+), with live music, an outdoor bar, hot food, and special love-themed animal talks and encounters.
For a truly wild … View moreCelebrate Valentine’s Day in a memorable way this year by treating your loved one to Valentine’s Night at Wellington Zoo.
The Zoo will be open until 8:30pm for adults only (18+), with live music, an outdoor bar, hot food, and special love-themed animal talks and encounters.
For a truly wild night out, why not book a Valentine's Night package, which includes a delicious food platter and Zoo entry for two?
Visit our website for more details and to book a Valentine's Night package today: wellingtonzoo.com/valentines-night
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