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Do you love wildlife? We do too!  

Here we share stories about animals at Auckland Zoo, our on the ground conservation fieldwork for Aotearoa New Zealand native and endemic species, and our global partnerships to ensure the survival of animals from around the world.   

Learn how our zookeepers and veterinary hospital team breed endangered birds and lizards for release, create behaviourally enriching meals for lions and tigers, and treat animals like honu/sea turtles and kororā /little penguins that are found injured on our coastlines.   

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Auckland Zoo champions the vital work of Wildlife Rangers

Auckland Zoo champions the vital work of Wildlife Rangers

by Aja Pendergrast30.07.2026

Auckland Zoo farewells much-loved giraffe Rukiya

Auckland Zoo farewells much-loved giraffe Rukiya

by Jane Healy17.07.2026

Enriching play a win for big cats

Enriching play a win for big cats

by Aja Pendergrast05.02.2026

Wildlife rangers, the planet’s unsung heroes!

Wildlife rangers, the planet’s unsung heroes!

by Aja Pendergrast30.07.2025

And that's a wrap...2024!

And that's a wrap...2024!

by Aja Pendergrast30.12.2024

Hari huritau Rukiya!

Hari huritau Rukiya!

by Jane Healy22.09.2024

Tiger cub Cahya takes a trip to the dentist!

Tiger cub Cahya takes a trip to the dentist!

by Aja Pendergrast16.08.2024

Puka, olive, feijoa, and guava for giraffe please!

Puka, olive, feijoa, and guava for giraffe please!

by Jane Healy31.07.2024

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