Valentine's Day
14 February 2012
Treat your loved one this Valentine’s Day with a romantic evening in beautiful, natural surroundings.
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Waitangi Weekend
3 February 2012
We're open on Waitangi Day, and the sun is set to shine.
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Wellington Zoo hosts Neighbours' BBQ
24 January 2012
Wellington Zoo is hosting its 7th annual Neighbours’ BBQ this Thursday 26 January, from 5-8pm.
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Native Gecko at The Nest
16 January 2012
This native gecko is either a Southern North Island forest gecko or a common New Zealand gecko. He is in for surgery at The Nest after being rescued by a member of the community who found him. We suspect he was probably caught by a cat.
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Malik makes the news
11 January 2012
One of our male lions, Malik, has gained media attention around the world after a video clip went viral.
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Wellington Zoo visitation hits record high
23 December 2011
Wellington Zoo is ending 2011 on a high note – with record visitation capping off a very special year.
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Little monkey creates big interest
21 December 2011
In early October Wellington Zoo welcomed a tiny new addition to its family of Pygmy Marmosets – the smallest monkeys in the world. The female baby monkey was just 14 grams when she was born and created quite a stir when she arrived – with visitors and staff alike excited about the new addition.
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Our little monkey needs a big name!
14 December 2011
We are offering our visitors and fans the opportunity to give our adorable new female pygmy marmoset a name in a special Trade Me auction.
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