Pouakai Zoo

Privately owned and operated petting Zoo located beneath the beautiful Mount Taranaki. Pouakai Zoo's opening hours is from Wednesday to Sunday 10am to 4.30pm.

Open everyday during school holidays and public holidays( weather permitting).Lion feeding is at 1.30m. Monkey encounter (hand feed monkeys) at 12.30pm(25 dollars extra per person). Meerkats encounters( 50 dollars extra). Bookings essential. Entry fee:Adult 24 dollars, 0~2 free, 2~14 10 dollars,Senior/student(ID required)18 dollars,Family pass 2 adults and 3 children 68 dollars. You can purchase z

oo cup with animal food to feed all farm yard animals at 3.5 dollars each. You can keep the cup, refill 1 dollars. You are welcome to bring to used cup to have a refill at 1 dollar for your next visit. If you have more than 8 adults, please ring 067533788 for a special rate. About Junior Zoo Keeper Programm:
Time:
Parent drop off at 10.30am, pick up at 3pm. Cost:
95 dollars per child. What to bring? Please bring lunch, drink, hat, wet wear if raining. Minimum age: 7 years old. How to book in your zoo keeper?Call 7533788 or text 0212926251 or email to [email protected]. What do we do?
10.30 to11.00:hand feed all farm animals and get familiar with location of the animals
11.00 to 11.30 Feed reptiles(water Dragon, blue tongue lizard, turtles)
11.30 to 12.00 cut fruit and veg for monkeys and brush donkeys
12.00 to 12.30 lunch
12.30 to 1.30 feed monkeys
1.30 to 2.00 quiz and game
2.00 to 3.00 feed meerkats, clean turtle pond, gardening, feed birds, treasure hunt, bear hunt in the Bush.This is just a basic schedule to give you an idea what we could do. Jobs are endless, so are the fun and learning opportunities!

31/12/2024

With our young lion Seb, we extend our New Year greetings to all our friends! Wishing everyone a healthy, happy, and thriving year ahead.
We’re open 7 days a week during school holidays.Don’t forget to stop by and say hi to Seb during the daily lion feeding at 1:30 PM!

26/12/2024

Accommodation and encounter combo deal for only $369! Yes, this includes accommodation for 2 people, all essentials and snacks, plus zoo entry, guided night tour and encounters with lions+monkeys!!

Enjoy a unique overnight stay in our intimate zoo retreat(2 minutes walking distance from Pouakai Zoo)! Nestled in a private bush environment, our tiny home is perfect for couples. Immerse yourself in nature's enchanting sounds, including lion roars. Experience the magic of approaching lions at dusk, illuminated by the soft shine of glow worms. Feed majestic lions for an unforgettable adventure. In the morning, delight in feeding playful monkeys. Book your unique stay now! Please call 067533788 or email [email protected] for the combo deal booking.

We also welcome guests who are only seeking accommodations. To book accommodation only, please click the following link: https://air.tl/g3lPhcI6

29/11/2024

It is a nice day to enjoy the spring sun!

27/11/2024

Good morning Taranaki 🏔

24/11/2024

Hmmm 🥦 is yum 😋! According to Linda (our bearded dragon)...

22/11/2024

Sasha is taking a pleasant nap, thanks to Seb for providing a comfortable pillow.

21/11/2024

Sasha has the best pillow! 😍

Privately owned and operated petting Zoo located beneath the beautiful Mount Taranaki.

15/10/2024

Evening moon 🌙

30/09/2024

What a beautiful start to the school holidays with Ayla and the team! Yes, we are open 7 days a week during the holidays.

11/09/2024

It is that time of the year again!

09/08/2024

Mid-winter accommodation and encounter combo deal for only $349! Yes, this includes accommodation for 2 people, all essentials and snacks, plus zoo entry, guided night tour and encounters with lions+monkeys!!

Enjoy a unique overnight stay in our intimate zoo retreat(2 minutes walking distance from Pouakai Zoo)! Nestled in a private bush environment, our tiny home is perfect for couples. Immerse yourself in nature's enchanting sounds, including lion roars. Experience the magic of approaching lions at dusk, illuminated by the soft shine of glow worms. Feed majestic lions for an unforgettable adventure. In the morning, delight in feeding playful monkeys. Book your unique stay now! Please call 067533788 or email [email protected] for the combo deal booking.

We also welcome guests who are only seeking accommodations. To book accommodation only, please click the following link: https://air.tl/g3lPhcI6

17/07/2024

I am camouflaged behind the 🦚 feather. I wonder if anyone can recognise me? 🦎

16/07/2024

Grapes are my favourite! 🍇

16/07/2024

Mmm, yummy. Grapes are my favourite! I love smashing my fruits to make them easier to eat. 🍇

08/07/2024

Number gathering for Junior zookeeper's programme on 12th of July( this Friday).

07/07/2024

Seb has an excellent footrest! Sasha...

06/07/2024

We are open 7 days a week during school holidays from 10 am until 4:30 pm. Lion public feeding is at 1:30 pm daily!

28/06/2024

Whose is it? 🟠 Seb and Sasha are very good at sharing. Happy Matariki to all! 🌟

Address

1306 Carrington Road Hurworth
New Plymouth
4371

Telephone

+6467533788

Website

http://www.pouakaizoo.com/

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Hmmm 🥦 is yum 😋! According to Linda (our bearded dragon)...

Mmm, yummy. Grapes are my favourite! I love smashing my fruits to make them easier to eat. 🍇

Whose is it? 🟠 Seb and Sasha are very good at sharing. Happy Matariki to all! 🌟

Yes, it looks messy! Did you know emus love mud baths? It's also a cooling mechanism for them. Although we provide a natural source of mud for our emus in only a very small quarter of their living area. Warning: this is not recommended for humans! Just ignore our emus if you see them enjoying themselves in the mud. Or share your enjoyment with them. 😊