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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #20 of 92 attractions in Auckland
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Dedicated to protecting endangered species and housing animals in natural habitats, this zoo has native and overseas animals, an African savannah... more » Dedicated to protecting endangered species and housing animals in natural habitats, this zoo has native and overseas animals, an African savannah, farm animals for kids, and a forest aviary. « less
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Attraction type: Zoo
Address: Motions Rd
Western Springs Auckland
New Zealand
Tel: 64 9 360 3800
Fax: 64 9 360 3818

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( 1-3 of 3 )
“Great zoo - lovely setting”
4 of 5 stars
Saskiwi
Christchurch
Apr 7, 2008

Thought this was a beautifully laid out Zoo, and am puzzled by previous reviewer saying signage etc was poor - we are also from Christchurch and thought this Zoo was way better than our two local wildlife parks mentioned by that reviewer. Animals were easy to see and even though we were there on a sunny Easter Saturday, the queues... more

“African Experience - Zoom tour”
4 of 5 stars
travelforfunReading
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Mar 19, 2007

I booked the African Experience at Auckland Zoo and it was great, well worth the money. You get within 30cm of the Lions, admittedly behind a wire fence. You also get to feed a hippo and giraffe and you get a good behind the scenes view of the zoo. If you are an animal lover this tour is great. Got... more

“Where were the animals?”
3 of 5 stars
MincePye
Christchurch
Jan 10, 2007
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Had been warned that Auckland Zoo was fairly average, but thought we would judge for ourselves. We visited the zoo during the school holidays, so expected it to be busy, but were horrified by the queue. Had to wait approx 20 minutes for tickets and on top of the relatively pricey entry ticket had to buy a "map" for $2... more

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Motions Rd | Western Springs, Auckland, New Zealand
Tel: 64 9 360 3800 Fax: 64 9 360 3818