Animal Park, Zoo & Farm
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.
- How muchTe utu
- $19–$35
- Ages
- 0–3
- WhereKei hea
- Western Springs
- Rating
- 4.6
- 17,291 on Google
LocationTe wāhi
Auckland Zoo, Motions Road, Western Springs, Auckland 1022
What it is
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.
What other parents say
We had a wonderful time at Auckland Zoo! It was such a great experience exploring the different areas and seeing the amazing animals up close. The zoo is beautiful, clean, and well-maintained. We also enjoyed learning more about the animals and wildlife conservation. We hope that in the future there will be more timing options available for the animal shows, as it would make the experience even more enjoyable and allow visitors to see more of the zoo’s activities. Overall, we had a memorable visit and would definitely recommend Auckland Zoo to family and friends!
It was a very fun experience. One gets to see various of animals, to actual view them through pupil sights. I've seen new animals I barely have in my country, but to see new species unknown in my homeland is fantastic. To learn the wildlife and to experience a travel and tour throughout and within the Auckland Zoo is uniquely a special adventure. Everyone is welcome to such a place. This is a place where we appreciate nature in itself. The evolution of animals tends to change overtime, where these species evolution converts rapidly. As in the ancient era, animals were built in strong and larger build, and as to now, their build has become smaller. This is uniquely profound to witness God's creation by sight. It is thanks to God, we have receive the vision to see His pleasing creation, so unique and pure.
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The animals here are kept in pristine condition with all their needs being attended to, They have at least 50 unique species and plenty of animals their welfare and diet are both carefully looked at to make sure they’re in tip top shape. Every half an hour there are keeper talks to learn more about our unique and native animals. I recommend buying a yearly pass if you are a frequent visitor or just going with friend with a pass. They have food stores and plenty of seating to further enhance your day.
It was me and my son's first time in there and we enjoyed every bit of it. It was a nice day, managed to park easily and went for a good stroll through Western springs park towards the zoo. It's good to book online to avoid queues. You really have to allow a good 4 hours to appreciate the place at a good pace with kids/babies. Better yet, allow a whole day to appreciate both the zoo and Western springs park, which has got a lake with different birds roaming freely and an outdoor playground situated close to the zoo. Hubby visited for the first time in 15 years and noted a lot of improvements since so his boring visit turned into an exciting one.
Such a relaxing and enjoyable day out. The zoo has a great atmosphere, plenty of shaded areas, and lots of interesting exhibits. Whether you're an animal lover, a photographer, or just looking for something different to do, this place is well worth a visit.
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