ARCHIBALD CENTRE
The Archibald Centre is a function room set in the Zoo grounds with a deck extending over Monkey Island. The room overlooks the spider and capuchin monkeys that free-range on their island as the pelicans, native scaup and brown teal cruise the surrounding lake. It is the perfect setting for corporate events, family gatherings and weddings.
Wellington Zoo Venue Hire Agreement
Children's Party Agreement
Information
Wellington Zoo is an unforgettable location for your next function. It's the ideal setting for Christmas parties,
corporate events, children’s birthday parties and family gatherings. Invite a Cheetah to your function, take a tour
through the Zoo or have some special guests visit your party.
Book your function now or for more information call 04 389 3692 or email zooevents@wellingtonzoo.com.
Guided Tours
We offer informative group guided tours that allow you to see behind the scenes, encounter the animals,
and learn about the lives of the native, exotic and endangered species that live at the Zoo. Please note fees apply.
Technical Gear Available
Invite some animals to your function
Our Zoo guides will bring two friendly animals to visit you and your guests in your Zoo venue. Make your day more
memorable with a visit from some of the Zoo's most interesting inhabitants.
Our contact animals include:
Cockatoo
Chinchilla
Blue tongue skink
Leopard tortoise
Cunningham skink
Guinea pig
The encounter will last approximately 30 minutes. The animals that come to the event will be at least two species from this list,
we cannot guarantee the appearance of any particular animal. Please note fees apply.