Auckland Zoo

• Address: Motions Rd, Western Springs, Auckland 1022, New Zealand;
• Website: aucklandzoo.co.nz;
• Phone: +64 9-360 3805;
• Working hours: 09.30-17.30

The central part of the New Zealand city ​​of Auckland is decorated with one of the most beautiful zoological gardens - the Auckland Zoo.

The area where the zoo is located is huge and amounts to 17 hectares of land, which became the habitat for 138 species of animals and birds. Live exhibits of the zoo collection arrived from different countries of the world, of course, there are representatives of the local fauna.

Some historical information

The Oakland Zoo is open to visitors from December 1, 1922. The first years of its existence were marred by financial difficulties and animal diseases. By 1930, the position of the Zoo has improved significantly, the collection of inhabitants began to expand and replenish with new representatives. In 1950, the Oakland Zoo acquired chimps that were so clever that visitors were allowed to feed animals from their hands and even drink tea with them! The period from 1964 to 1973 was one of the best in the life of the zoo, as the city authorities attached to it the Western Springs Park, thereby significantly increasing the area of ​​the zoological garden. Since 1980, the zoo has not undergone major changes, only modernization and modern equipment.

Zoo of Oakland is divided into zones

Today, for the convenience of visitors, the Auckland Zoo is divided into zones that animals inhabit depending on the place of origin or the biosystem they are a part of.

Let's talk a little about each zone.

1. "Elephant Wash." It is represented by Indian and Burmese elephants. This zone is very popular among those who came to the zoo.
2. "Australian Walk". The exhibition is rich in kangaroos, wallabies, ostriches, Australian birds - loriketami.
3. "Kiwi and the House of Tuatar." In this zone live local night birds: owls, kiwis and their varieties.
4. The Hippo River. Imitates the African savanna and is inhabited by hippos, servals, baboons, cheetahs, flamingos.
5. "Look at the Primate Trail." In this area of ​​the zoo I live two families of orangutans and ring-tailed lemurs.
6. "Research Center for Local Species of Frogs". Specializes in breeding New Zealand frogs, creating optimally comfortable conditions.
7. "A tropical forest". The largest zone of the Zoo, inhabited by insects, animals and birds of the tropics.
8. "Children's zone". A small zoo for children, in which young rural animals are represented. For kids a playground is organized.
9. «Pride Land». Large animals and birds of Africa became the representatives of this zone.
10. "Sea lions and penguin shores." This area of ​​the Oakland Zoo has sheltered the inhabitants of the seas: penguins, sea lions and seals.
11. "Territory of the Tigers". Proud of rare representatives of the family of Sumatran tigers.

It should be noted that the management of the Oakland Zoo pays great attention to the conservation of rare and endangered species of animals, and conducts extensive research and educational work.

Helpful information

The Auckland Zoo operates daily from 10:00 to 16:00. Visits are paid. Adult ticket costs $ 15.75, for children and pensioners - $ 11.75, kids who are not yet two years old and older people (over 80 years old) can get free.

How to get to the sights?

You can get to the Oakland Zoo by bus number 46, which stops at Oakland Zoo. After boarding you will be offered a walk, which will take no more than five minutes. Always to the services of residents and visitors of the city is a local taxi. Fans of self-guided tours can rent a car and drive to the Zoo at the coordinates: 36 ° 51 '46.584' 'and 174 ° 43' 5.9484000000002 ''.