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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.

Gold Coin Entry at Wellington Zoo on 26 May

Visit Wellington Zoo for just $2 on Wellington Open Day!
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Marvel at the new heroes of Wellington Zoo

Today Wellington Mayor Celia Wade-Brown officially opened the newest exhibit at Wellington Zoo – HERO HQ.
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Wellington Zoo’s Matt Mitchell to Volunteer at Bream Head Conservation Trust

Wellington Zoo Print and Production Assistant Matt Mitchell will be visiting Whangarei this week to volunteer at the Bream Head Scenic Reserve – the largest coastal broadleaf forest in Northland.
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