Zoo Staff
Find the latest news about our Auckland Zoo keepers and staff!
Would you like to learn how we care for animals, educate people about wildlife or design amazing habitats?
That’s just a snapshot of the important work that our kaimahi/staff get involved in every day.
Our incredible staff use the latest science to create animal diets, provide veterinary health care, design beautiful habitats that meet the needs of animals (and spaces for people too!), connect tamariki/children with nature, advocate for wildlife and wild places, ensure Zoo grounds and facilities are in tip-top shape, collect leafy vegetation from around Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland to feed a variety of animals – and we even deliver food to orangutans by drone!
In these stories, we share the skills and passion of our staff and volunteers, celebrate their achievements and share important news.
Flying a rhinoceros from Auckland Zoo to Australia!
Zoo vets head to remote islands to care for kākāpō!
Ngā mihi nui to our invaluable volunteers!
Hand-rearing a just-hatched kākāpō chick
We’re helping to conserve these beautiful alpine parrots!
Zoo births a boost for skink on the brink
Ongoing mahi to protect native bats
Wild Heroes returns with action-packed fourth series!
Hatch-assisting a kākāpō is a career highlight for Mikaylie!
A bumper kākāpō breeding season
Protecting Hamilton’s frogs from predatory tuatara!
One good fairy tern deserves another
International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2026
Critically endangered Fijian iguanas released onto island paradise
And that’s a wrap...2025!
Lending a hand to rear precious hoiho chicks
Zoo’s Dr Sarah Thomas to lead global non-profit of conservation educators
International Zoo Educators Day 2025
Veterinary Nurse Awareness Week 2025
Kiwi incubating smart eggs for science
‘Nationally Critical’ skinks brought to the Zoo for safe-keeping
Join us in celebrating our incredible Zoo volunteers
Searching for endangered awakōpaka skinks
Thousands of wētāpunga hatch at Auckland Zoo
Wild Heroes returns with exciting new series
We’re helping to protect kea in the Matukituki Valley!
Sea turtles return to wild
Successful season for rare New Zealand fairy tern!
Conservationists are searching for native bats!
International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2025
A precious first trunk-to-trunk connection
Cobble skinks beat the odds and fly home
And that's a wrap...2024!
Conservationists join forces to care for precious penguins
Jez’s love of birds and words takes flight!
Keeper Emma shares her love for fur seal Orua
Elephant Burma arrives at new home in Australia
Welcoming two Tasmanian devils to Auckland!
Zoo’s online conservation learning platform opens up world of opportunity
How do conservationists replicate how kiwi incubate their eggs?
Experience Conservation Learning at Auckland Zoo
Auckland Zoo and Department of Conservation sign new strategic partnership
Protecting pekapeka in Tāmaki Makaurau
Meet our Zoo volunteers and find out about their mahi!
Hari huritau Rukiya!
Caring for a dazzle of zebra!
Red pandas engage in health care training!
Conservation collaboration for the world’s smallest penguin!
Celebrating Aotearoa New Zealand’s endemic lizards
We love lending a hand to care for precious kākāpō!
Apes vs Monkeys - can you tell them apart?
Burma’s new home progressing at pace
Shining a light on volunteer coordinator Macy!
Emergency mahi underway for endemic skink on the brink
Flamingo chicks receive a health check!
Searching for the Ōkārito skink
Burma’s transport crate sessions a fun, enriching activity
Christine calls time on 44-year dream job
Sharing insights for the betterment of birds
Auckland Zoo and the Polynesian Ornithological Society achieve first …
A champion for the conservation of cryptic taonga
Great news as Zoo-reared tara iti have taken to the skies!
Exciting study underway for the rare Northern striped gecko!
A dedication to conservation of 20+ years - meet Siân Buley
Celebrating Sonja – a passionate zookeeper and woman in science
Wild Heroes returns to your screens!
Boosting our support for the critically endangered Korowai gecko
We have an update on the tara iti chicks that hatched at the Zoo!
Two-week health check confirms sexes of Auckland Zoo’s new tiger cubs!
And that's a wrap...2023!
Breeding season kicks off again for tara iti!
Sumatran tiger Ramah enjoys a training session
Conserving vulnerable hoiho chicks
Helping kākāpō on their sanctuary islands!
How do you safely health check a rhinoceros calf?
Zoo celebrates milestone for takahē
Zoos’ new shopping app empowers everyone to help wildlife
Auckland Zoo’s conservation fieldwork isn’t limited to Aotearoa New Zealand!
Beautiful barn owl chick is hand-reared at the Zoo
Keeping the lace monitors fit and healthy!
Hari Huritau ki a koe Burma!
Zoo’s inspirational Breeze Buchanan among winners in 2023 Vet Nurse of the Year …
An enriching feed for the Zoo's spider monkey troop!
Auckland Zoo’s tigers Zayana and Ramah reunited for mating
Orangutan Daya takes to the trees!
What is browse and why is it so important?
Te Wiki o te Reo Māori: sharing pūrākau and whakataukī for three endemic manu
The Science of Animal Care : South East Asia Jungle Track
Conserving the Cayman Islands iconic 'blue dinosaurs'
How we care for the Zoo's clever devils!
Success in recent sea lion pup count!
Stunning vultures now soar over Zoo’s Africa Safari Track
Sumatran rangers helping their communities live in harmony with wildlife
Celebrating two rare New Zealand skinks - grand and Otago!
Conservation monitoring for Duvaucel's geckos
Amazing news for orphaned kererū!
Ultrasound reveals ultra good news for tiger Zayana
Auckland Zoo and The Polynesian Ornithological Society team up to save rare …
Auckland Zoo helps release a visiting kekeno (NZ fur seal) back to the wild
More giant wētā have been released in the Bay of Islands!
Protecting livestock and livelihoods in Sumatra
Conserving Kea in Matukituki Valley
Success in our intensive management programme for tara iti …
Zoo's big cats enjoy super-sized meals!
Protecting precious hoiho from a deadly disease
Rearing a kororā (little penguin) chick
Rescued kāhu takes flight at Auckland Zoo!
An advocate for change: Dr Sarah's inspirational twenty-year career
And that's a wrap...2022!
Celebrating 100 Years as Auckland's Zoo
Joining forces to boost numbers of a rare New Zealand bird
Auckland Zoo’s new partner helping to grow our conservation mahi
Sunda gharial crocodiles arrive at Auckland Zoo!
Meet the Zoo's month-old rhino calf Amali!
Zoo’s hottest new habitat will transport you to the tropics!
‘Wild Heroes’ - Auckland Zoo on screen!
Zoo celebrates the hatching of a kororā / little penguin
Meet 11-week-old orangutan baby Bahmi!
Elephant Anjalee arrives safely at new zoo home
Exciting news for tara iti - one of New Zealand's rarest birds
A kiwi egg and surprise kiwi chick collection!
Back from the Brink – Sheltering New Zealand’s Endangered Pakake
We're asking Kiwis to watch out for marine life this summer
We’re excited to share Bornean orangutan Melur is pregnant!
Andrew discusses Burma and Anjalee's move to new homes
High five for Galápagos tortoise hatchlings!
Breeding Tiny Giants – Galápagos Tortoises
Consume less, reuse and recycle more!
Our veterinary team - passionate and inventive recyclers!
Auckland Zoo’s School Holiday Survival Guide!
From winemaker to zookeeper, Toby is living the dream
Introducing Auckland Zoo's three beautiful female lions!
Anjalee and Burma will soon move to their new zoo homes in Australia
Sea turtle gets second chance at life
Celebrating Rukiya's 20th Birthday!
We have special news to share this World Rhino Day!
Tipi Nuku | Te Reo Māori Series
Searching a Remote Island for a Giant Rare Insect
Studying our Connections with Animals and the Planet
Our Zoo volunteers are ‘sew’ amazing!
Stormy weather sees sea turtles wash up on New Zealand beaches
Mazda NZ and Auckland Zoo ask Aotearoa youth to ‘Take Action for Taiao - the …
South East Asia Jungle Track a winner
Controlling Pests a Win for New Zealand's Wildlife
Vet Hospital stint for a black petrel patient
World Ranger Day - Celebrating the work of the Sumatran Ranger Project
Exploring Conservation in Central and South America
Zoo vet nurse lends her skills for little spotted kiwi
Science-based Animal Care at work
We’re creating a wētā future for this New Zealand taonga!
