Wellington Zoo Te Nukuao

13/11/2025

It’s Feeding Time at the Zoo! 🫛🤍🖤

Take a look at what the “World’s Largest Pollinators” are munching on each day 👀

This video wraps up the Lemurs - who should be the star of our next Keeper Chat series?

13/11/2025

Happy International Zoo Educators Day! 💚

The Zoo is more than just a space to see animals – it's a place of learning, conservation, and connection.

Each year, we are proud to welcome thousands of ākonga to learn more about animal behaviour, biology, the importance of climate action, and so much more. Whether you’ve booked a learning workshop, swung by one of our animal talks, or taken the time to read the signs around Te Nukuao, our Educators have been working hard to tell the story of the Zoo and the importance of caring for te taiao.

As Sir David Attenborough says, “If children don't grow up knowing about nature and appreciating it, they will not understand it. And if they don't understand it, they won't protect it. And if they don't protect it, who will?”

We’re so lucky to have a team whose energy instils a deep passion for nature into our rangatahi every single day. Thank you for your invaluable mahi! 🙌

10/11/2025

She’s kind of a pro… do you need an extra player? 🏀

06/11/2025

A short and sweet chat about some Short and Sweet fans 👀🖤🤍🖤🤍

05/11/2025

Each year, we offer conservation grants for conservation projects and programmes in Wellington and the Chatham Islands.

For 2025, we are pleased to announce that we are granting over $16,000 to Waikanae Estuary Care Group, Predator Free New Zealand Trust Northland, Effects Management Ltd, Chatham Islands Landscape Restoration Trust, Kumutoto Restoration Project, Mountains to Sea Wellington, and Ngā Manu Nature Reserve to support their incredible mahi!

These initiatives are part of our core mission to live up to our name, Te Nukuao Tūroa o Te Whanganui a Tara Wellington, by having our actions ripple outwards into the community and make a difference beyond the Zoo itself. We have run these local conservation grants since 2019, and we look forward to checking back in to see the positive impact that each of these projects make on te taiao 💚

To learn more about these projects, head to our website: https://www.wellingtonzoo.com/conservation/local-grants/

Me mahi tahi tātou mō te oranga o te katoa, we work together for the wellbeing of everyone 🪸

04/11/2025

✨💜 Final tickets available for Soirée at the Zoo! 💜✨

We are just three weeks out from our fabulous event, Soirée at the Zoo, and we are calling on you to come and make a difference for our city and community.

By attending, you are doubling your impact and supporting not only the Zoo and our mahi for animals, but also Ronald McDonald House Wellington, who provide support for families in need.

In case you need any extra reasons to attend, you might even end up grabbing some incredible jewellery, a wellness package, or even a electric moped scooter in our amazing donated auction! 💎🛵💆

Snap up the last few tickets at the link below:

https://wellingtonzoo.com/visit/plan-your-day/things-to-do/fundraising-event/

We'll see you there for an excellent evening of food, fun, and a chance to celebrate what is special about Wellington.

(Invoicing options also available - please email [email protected] for more information.)

📸 Neil Price and Educator Tim

03/11/2025

This Guy Fawkes season, please keep the wellbeing of animals in mind 🧡

Loud noises and bright flashes of light can be very frightening, and many animals become highly distressed (both for pets and Zoo animals alike!) This can lead to animals running away, going missing, or injuring themselves.

This year, consider celebrating in different ways to prioritise animal welfare - head to a public fireworks display instead of setting off your own, or opt for sparklers, glow sticks, or bubbles instead to keep animals safe! 🫧🦒🎆🎊

📸 Keeper Molly

02/11/2025

30/10/2025

Keeper Chats: Black-and-White Ruffed Lemur Edition (Part 1) 👀

Halloween isn’t the only exciting thing happening today - it’s also World Lemur Day!

Join Keeper Emma to learn all about the 3 Lemur boys 🤍🖤🤍🖤

29/10/2025

Going to the 𝚌̶𝚑̶𝚊̶𝚙̶𝚎̶𝚕̶ Zoo and we’re, gonna get married... 💒💞👰

A huge congratulations to Eloise & Jake, who recently got engaged during a Tiger Close encounter! We’re honoured to have been the location of choice for such a special moment 🤍

We think the sapphires really pop against the Tiger stripes...

If you want to be a bride with a pride 🦁 a groom with a giraffe in the room 🦒 or a celebrant that’s relevant to animals, consider choosing the Zoo as your wedding venue.

Email [email protected] to plan an unforgettable wild wedding!

27/10/2025

An extra long Meerkat Monday for an extra long weekend! 💛

📸 Keeper Jacob, Keeper Maddy, Ranger Emily, Calvin and Madeline.