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The programme is tailored for kids aged 5-10 years and every day, they will get to meet animals, interact with Zoo staff and go behind the scenes at the Zoo – all the while contributing to conservation!
Each day has a different focus - your kids will have fun exploring the Zoo and getting stuck into all sorts of exciting activities.
Spaces are strictly limited and subject to availability. Please book in advance to ensure you don’t miss out.
Online booking can be completed with credit card below, or for more information call (04) 389 3692 or email zooevents@wellingtonzoo.com.
Drop off times are between 8.30am and 9.00am, and pick up times are between 3.30pm and 4.30pm.
$65 per child per day, payable in advance. Please note no refunds will be issued.
Wellington Zoo’s Archibald Centre, 100 metres up Manchester Street from the main Zoo entrance (first driveway on the right).
Morning tea and lunch, a drink bottle, weather appropriate clothing, sun/wind protection, and sensible shoes.
Tick the box next to each event your child wishes to attend and click next
Take a walk in the boots of a Wellington Zoo keeper. Take part in some of the vital tasks that they do to keep our animals happy and healthy. Learn some of the skills you'll need to become a junior keeper!
Spaces left: 31
Don't you wish your home was a little more... wild? Join our Bush Builder experts and create fun ways to make your neck of the woods a little greener.
Spaces left: 39
Help our animals keep warm in the blustery Wellington Winter. See how the Zoo changes in the colder months and join us as we deliver some mid-winter Christmas gifts!
Become the next Zoolympic champion! Compete in animal events designed to test your wits, your senses and your skills. Try your hardest to be the beast that you can be!
Spaces left: 40
Get into some wild food! Help us out as we prepare and serve delicious meals to our many furry, feathery and scaly diners.
Australia and New Zealand are so close, but so different. Take a stroll through our new Australian walkthrough and meet some of our neighbours in person! Then, learn some authentic aussie bushcraft to survive the harsh outback.
Spaces left: 38
At Wellington Zoo, we make sure our animals have healthy minds as well as healthy bodies. Come and learn how we train and entertain our wildlife, then make your own enrichment to excite some Zoo animals.
Learn how the vets at The Nest Te Kōhanga look after injured and sick animals. Examine hospital objects like the x-ray equipment and specimen jars. What can you do to help animals in danger?
From spiders to tigers, animals have some amazing super powers. Join us at our Hero HQ and become a Zooper hero yourself to help in the crusade for conservation.