About

New Zealand’s first zoo, Wellington Zoo, is a hillside conservation paradise that leaves visitors with a sense of wonder and respect for nature, and a belief in the need for a sustainable co-existence between wildlife and people.

Chat to our vets as they treat native wildlife at The Nest Te Kōhanga, the Zoo's state-of-the-art animal hospital; meet Tahi the one-legged Kiwi and our rescued Little Blue Penguins; watch Keepers feed Sumatran Tigers, Malayan Sun Bears and our cheeky troop of Chimpanzees; and book an intimate Close Encounter with the Red Pandas, Capybaras, Meerkats, Cheetah, Lemurs or Giraffes.

Enjoy a range of tasty snacks and beverages from Mojo Cafe and The Grazing Post, and browse the Zoo Shop for the perfect souvenir.

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Physical address

Wellington Zoo, 200 Daniell Street, Newtown, Wellington Central, Wellington, 6021, New Zealand.

Pricing and Conditions

Facilities and Features

Proximity to airport:

7 minutes by car

Proximity to coach terminal:

The number 10 bus from Wellington Railway Station stops outside Wellington Zoo

Proximity to town:

10 minutes by car

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Opening times

Business hours:

Wellington Zoo is open 364 days a year, every day except Christmas Day, from 9.30am – 5.00pm (last entry 4.15pm).

Months of operation:

All months of the year