Tamariki Time at Auckland Zoo

Tamariki Time is a standing weekly session at Auckland Zoo for children under five, running every Wednesday and Thursday, year round. Each 30-minute session is built around a different wildlife theme, with stories drawn from Aotearoa and around the world, and hands-on activities shaped by the principles of the ECE curriculum Te Whariki.

Sessions are hosted by the Zoo's Visitor Experience and Conservation Learning teams and take place at The Domes, the Band Rotunda, or Kidzone. A new theme runs each week, giving toddlers plenty of reason to keep coming back.

Tamariki Time is included with a valid Zoo ticket or membership, and an optional koha goes towards Auckland Zoo's conservation work in New Zealand and around the world. Check the Zoo's website for the current session times before you go.