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Welcome to Wellington Zoo – the best little zoo in the world. Explore the Zoo online or visit New Zealand’s first zoo to get up close and personal to native treasures and endangered exotic animals.

Wild Science - Learning at the Zoo!

As part of the National Primary Science Week, our Learning Team hosted a 'Wild Science' evening for primary school teachers.
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Places for Penguins

As part of their ongoing commitment to local conservation, Wellington Zoo Trust has formalised their partnership with Forest and Bird on the Places for Penguins project.
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Charlie and Delta Turn Eight

Our lovely Cheetah brothers, Delta and Charlie, celebrated their 8th birthday yesterday with delicious ‘cakes’ designed by the Zoo Keepers.
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