What is special about Wellington Zoo?

Wellington Zoo is New Zealand’s first Zoo, and Wellington’s oldest conservation organisation, caring for animals since 1906. The Zoo is a not for profit charitable trust, and has been that way since 2003. We’re proud to be the world’s first Toitū carboNZero certified zoo.

Is Wellington Zoo a good Zoo?

Wellington Zoo was good. It is a small zoo. They do close encounters so you can become a zoo keeeper for the day.. They are big on conservation and you can adopt an animal.

Is Wellington Zoo hilly?

The Zoo is on a hill, and our Visitor Advisors can show you which pathways are more accessible.

How many animals does Wellington Zoo have?

500
Wellington Zoo/Number of animals

Are there tigers at Wellington Zoo?

Rokan has been an iconic animal at Wellington Zoo for twenty years. There are less than 400 Sumatran Tigers left in the wild, with the critically endangered animal facing grave threats from habitat destruction, poaching and illegal hunting.

How long does it take to go around Wellington Zoo?

Roughly 2 hours from start till finish so take note if you have other things you want to do at the zoo. We had a weekend in Wellington and as we had not visited the zoo there for many years decided to spend some time there this trip.

How long does it take to get around Wellington zoo?

How long should you spend at the zoo?

With children, it could take a few hours to all day to see everything, go on rides, attend shows, etc. For adults just walking through exhibit areas, the full zoo can be seen in about 2-3 hours. over a year ago.

Are there elephants in Wellington zoo?

The zoo has not had an elephant since, and Kamala’s distinctive Indian-domed house was demolished in 2010.

How long does it take to go around Wellington zoo?

Are there elephants in Wellington Zoo?

Are there snakes at Wellington Zoo?

Snakes are completely missing from New Zealand’s zoos, because it is illegal to bring snakes into New Zealand, a snake-free country. No exceptions are made.

Why visit Wellington Zoo?

Wellington Zoo was recognised on a global stage with a ‘Zoo Oscar’ for sustainability from the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA) Wellington Zoo’s Close Encounters let you get quite literally up close and personal with some of the Zoo’s most special inhabitants.

Where can I visit New Zealand’s native species?

Zealandia and the Wellington Zoo are the local go-tos for discovering New Zealand’s native species. Visitors to Zealandia can hop on a free shuttle at the Wellington city i-Site, which departs every hour from 9:30am, or they can easily walk there from the Cable Car station.

Where are the best places to visit in Wellington?

Walking around Wellington Zoo, set in the suburb of Newtown a short trip from central Wellington, you’ll see a bunch of extremely well looked after creatures in comfy habitats.

How many animals are there in the Singapore Zoo?

A century later, the zoo is spread across13 hectares and is home to over 500 animals, comprising over 100 species. The collection comprises animals like the Sumatran Tiger, Cotton Top Tamarin, Malayan Sun Bear, White-Cheeked Gibbon and Australian Pelican. One can have close encounters with cheetahs, lions, giraffes, red pandas, meerkats and lemurs.