Conservation is at the heart of everything we do at Auckland Zoo – and we love to share optimistic stories of wildlife conservation, environment restoration and community action!  

Our zookeepers and veterinarians take part in conservation projects around Aotearoa New Zealand, many that support the work of our strategic partners at the Department of Conservation. 

This mahi includes carrying out annual health checks for takahē and kākāpō, our research into the incubation parameters of kiwi eggs, or breeding thousands of wētāpunga (a giant native cricket!) for release onto predator-free islands in the Hauraki Gulf and Bay of Islands.  

We conserve wildlife even further afield through our global conservation partnerships. This involves support for rangers that protect, monitor and conserve animals such as orangutans, tigers and elephants in Sumatra, red panda in Nepal and lions and giraffes in Africa.

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