



Zoo Updates
Find the latest Auckland Zoo updates, developments and news.
Here we share everything from new developments at Auckland Zoo, to animal births and arrivals!
We also celebrate and share achievements, like launching the PalmOil Scan app so you can check for sustainably sourced palm oil when you shop, announcing experiences like Zoo Lates and the Dinosaur Discovery Track, or sharing the exciting news about the latest series of our wildlife documentary series Wild Heroes.


Asian elephant Burma enjoys her new digs in Australia
by Aja Pendergrast

Auckland Zoo hosts successful Zoo and Aquarium Association Conference
by Aja Pendergrast

Flying a rhinoceros from Auckland Zoo to Australia!
by Jane Healy and Aja Pendergrast

Auckland Zoo’s journey to make plastic-free a reality!
by Aja Pendergrast

Auckland Zoo farewells much-loved giraffe Rukiya
by Jane Healy

Zoo’s Dinosaur Nights & Lights returns!
by Jane Healy

Otterly awesome arrival at Auckland Zoo
by Aja Pendergrast

Ngā mihi nui to our invaluable volunteers!
by Aja Pendergrast and Jane Healy

Our Dinosaur Discovery Track is on its way back!
by Jane Healy

Happy 100th Sir David Attenborough!
by Jane Healy

Zoo births a boost for skink on the brink
by Jane Healy

Wild Heroes returns with action-packed fourth series!
by Jane Healy

Much-loved orangutan Charlie turns 45!
by Priscilla Northe

One good fairy tern deserves another
by Aja Pendergrast

And that’s a wrap...2025!
by Aja Pendergrast

Zoo’s summer art trail celebrates connecting in nature
by Jane Healy

Zoo pays tribute to rhino Zambezi and his impressive legacy
by Jane Healy

Zoo farewells much-loved elderly fur seal Ōrua
by Jane Healy

Zoo’s Dr Sarah Thomas to lead global non-profit of conservation educators
by Jane Healy

Zoo invites submissions for summer art trail
by Jane Healy

Zoo plea – please forego fireworks this Guy Fawkes
by Jane Healy

Kiwi incubating smart eggs for science
by Aja Pendergrast

Rare alpine skinks born at Auckland Zoo
by Jane Healy

Rhino Nyah turns five
by Jane Healy

Winning outcome for critically ill wetlands bird
by Jane Healy

The Secret Lives of Dinosaurs with Dr. Clarke
by Aja Pendergrast

Be part of the plastic pollution solution
by Jane Healy

Join us in celebrating our incredible Zoo volunteers
by Jane Healy

Wild Heroes returns with exciting new series
by Jane Healy

Zoo welcomes meerkat pups!
by Jane Healy

Examining the links between hormones and behaviour in siamang
by Aja Pendergrast

Join us in drinking to a better future!
by Jane Healy

Great teamwork for kororā
by Jane Healy

A precious first trunk-to-trunk connection
by Jane Healy

Zoo offers lovers and mates a wild night out at Valentine’s Late
by Jane Healy

Weeks' old rhino calf ventures outside
by Priscilla Northe

And that's a wrap...2024!
by Aja Pendergrast

Australia Bush Track reopens
by Jane Healy

We’ve got a new arrival to our Zoo – female meerkat Adia!
by Aja Pendergrast

Auckland Zoo rhino Jamila delivers newborn in record time!
by Jane Healy

PalmOil Scan app – a win for us and for wildlife and wild places!
by Aja Pendergrast

Keeper Emma shares her love for fur seal Orua
by Jane Healy

The wonders of wellbeing at Auckland Zoo
by Aja Pendergrast

Elephant Burma arrives at new home in Australia
by Jane Healy
Welcoming two Tasmanian devils to Auckland!
by Priscilla Northe
Celebrate nature and whānau not fireworks this Guy Fawkes
by Jane Healy

Zoo’s online conservation learning platform opens up world of opportunity
by Jane Healy

Elephant-sized birthday treat mouth-wateringly good
by Jane Healy

Introducing Wiri and Wayana!
by Jane Healy

Experience Conservation Learning at Auckland Zoo
by Aja Pendergrast

Auckland Zoo and Department of Conservation sign new strategic partnership
by Jane Healy

Meet our Zoo volunteers and find out about their mahi!
by Aja Pendergrast

Hari huritau Rukiya!
by Jane Healy

Join us in celebrating World Rhino Day and a rhino pregnancy!
by Jane Healy

Devils arrive for important mission Down Under
by Jane Healy

Caring for a dazzle of zebra!
by Priscilla Northe
Red pandas engage in health care training!
by Priscilla Northe

Celebrate orangutans and shop with PalmOil Scan app
by Jane Healy

Zoos and Minecraft Education team up to create ‘Eco Detectives’!

Puka, olive, feijoa, and guava for giraffe please!
by Jane Healy

Apes vs Monkeys - can you tell them apart?
by Priscilla Northe

Super travel trailer supports giraffe Jabali’s smooth move to Hamilton
by Jane Healy

Burma’s new home progressing at pace
by Jane Healy

Unique advocacy role for sea krait at Auckland Zoo
by Jane Healy

Flamingo chicks receive a health check!
by Priscilla Northe

Tiger cub Cahya growing fast!
by Aja Pendergrast

Burma’s transport crate sessions a fun, enriching activity
by Jane Healy

Christine calls time on 44-year dream job
by Jane Healy

Shine in the rain this winter!
by Aja Pendergrast

Happy Birthday to Bornean orangutans Bahmi and Charlie!
by Aja Pendergrast

Giant kōkopu - our pick for Fish of the Year 2024!
by Priscilla Northe

Gentle giant Zambezi a great dad
by Jane Healy

Sumatran tiger cub Cahya is thriving
by Jane Healy

More exciting news from this flamboyance of flamingos!
by Priscilla Northe

Wild Heroes returns to your screens!
by Jane Healy

Our first flamingo chick of the season just hatched last week!
by Priscilla Northe

Auckland Zoo devastated by loss of Sumatran tiger cub
by Jane Healy

Sumantran tiger cubs update
by Jane Healy

Meet Auckland Zoo's two week old giraffe calf!
by Priscilla Northe

Auckland Zoo successfully breeds rare Asian arowana
by Jane Healy

Two-week health check confirms sexes of Auckland Zoo’s new tiger cubs!
by Jane Healy

Auckland Zoo giraffe Kiraka gives birth to a healthy 6-foot calf
by Jane Healy

Zoo welcomes 2024 with birth of Sumatran tiger cubs
by Jane Healy

And that's a wrap...2023!
by Aja Pendergrast

Sumatran tiger Ramah enjoys a training session
by Priscilla Northe

Shop with PalmOil Scan this Christmas and help wildlife!
by Jane Healy

Sumatran tiger Zayana due to give birth early January
by Jane Healy

Pregnant giraffe Kiraka expecting soon!
by Jane Healy

How do you safely health check a rhinoceros calf?
by Priscilla Northe

Zoo celebrates milestone for takahē
by Jane Healy

Zoos’ new shopping app empowers everyone to help wildlife
by Jane Healy

Protect wildlife and your pets this Guy Fawkes
by Jane Healy

Beautiful barn owl chick is hand-reared at the Zoo
by Priscilla Northe

Keeping the lace monitors fit and healthy!
by Priscilla Northe

Hari Huritau ki a koe Burma!
by Jane Healy

An enriching feed for the Zoo's spider monkey troop!
by Priscilla Northe

Auckland Zoo’s tigers Zayana and Ramah reunited for mating
by Jane Healy

Orangutan Daya takes to the trees!
by Jane Healy

What is browse and why is it so important?
by Priscilla Northe

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori: sharing pūrākau and whakataukī for three endemic manu
by Aja Pendergrast

Sumatran tiger Zayana update
by Jane Healy

The Science of Animal Care : South East Asia Jungle Track

Elephant Burma’s new home a step closer to reality
by Jane Healy

How we care for the Zoo's clever devils!
by Priscilla Northe

Stunning vultures now soar over Zoo’s Africa Safari Track
by Jane Healy

Amazing news for orphaned kererū!
by Aja Pendergrast

News of potential long-term option for elephant Burma
by Jane Healy

Ultrasound reveals ultra good news for tiger Zayana
by Jane Healy

Auckland Zoo to introduce new ticketing options from 1 August 2023
by Jane Healy

Auckland Zoo welcomes female orangutan Daya
by Jane Healy

Zoo celebrates the hatch of two healthy kororā / little penguins!
by Aja Pendergrast

Zoo temporarily closed due to adverse weather

Sumatran tigers successfully introduced for breeding
by Jane Healy

Zoo's big cats enjoy super-sized meals!
by Aja Pendergrast

Rearing a kororā (little penguin) chick
by Aja Pendergrast

Rescued kāhu takes flight at Auckland Zoo!
by Aja Pendergrast

Paid parking introduced as part of the Western Springs Accessibility project

PSA: Great news – Te Wao Nui is open for visiting!

An advocate for change: Dr Sarah's inspirational twenty-year career
by Aja Pendergrast

South American Rainforest track re-opens!

Zoo suffers significant flooding

Young tigers loving their new zoo home
by Jane Healy

And that's a wrap...2022!
by Aja Pendergrast

Raumati (summer) of play at the Zoo!
by Jane Healy

Enriching visit for Mazda competition winners - Owairoa Primary School!
by Aja Pendergrast

Celebrating 100 Years as Auckland's Zoo
by Aja Pendergrast

Auckland Zoo celebrates a century of wild life with opening of 100th …
by Jane Healy

Auckland Zoo’s new partner helping to grow our conservation mahi
by Jane Healy

Te Puna café wins NZ architecture award
by Jane Healy

Zoo wins national award for conservation of precious resource
by Jane Healy

Zoo invites centenarians to share in its centenary celebrations
by Jane Healy

Sunda gharial crocodiles arrive at Auckland Zoo!
by Aja Pendergrast

Auckland Zoo welcomes two young tigers to new Jungle Track
by Jane Healy

Meet the Zoo's month-old rhino calf Amali!
by Aja Pendergrast

Zoo’s hottest new habitat will transport you to the tropics!
by Jane Healy

The Zoo welcomes rhinoceros calf Amali! …
by Jane Healy

The crocodiles have landed at Auckland Zoo!
by Jane Healy

Zoo celebrates the hatching of a kororā / little penguin
by Aja Pendergrast

Auckland Zoo celebrates birth of giraffe calf
by Jane Healy

Join us in celebrating International Orangutan Day
by Jane Healy

Giraffe Kiraka is pregnant and due to give birth soon!
by Jane Healy

Meet 11-week-old orangutan baby Bahmi!
by Aja Pendergrast
