{"id":11434,"date":"2011-10-05T14:06:09","date_gmt":"2011-10-05T13:06:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/news.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/?p=11434"},"modified":"2026-06-15T09:24:51","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T08:24:51","slug":"going-ape-at-auckland-zoo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/destinations\/going-ape-at-auckland-zoo.htm","title":{"rendered":"Going Ape at Auckland Zoo!"},"content":{"rendered":"
Auckland Zoo New Zealand<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

New Zealand\u2019s natural treasures are it amazingly unique animal species, and what better way to experience this then by visiting the Auckland Zoo? This is considered to be one of the world\u2019s most progressive zoo and contains New Zealand\u2019s largest animal collection, with over 750 animals of 120 different species. So book your cheap\u00a0flights to Auckland<\/a><\/strong> and come down and meet the kiwis in their natural habitat. At the Auckland Zoo you get a chance to get up close and personal with the animals. You are introduced to them formally by the zoo keepers and after shaking hands or paws, you then get a chance to feed them by hand. Each animal exhibit is unique in its own way, here is a list of some of the things you can expect to do and see when here at the zoo.<\/p>\n

Pridelands Exhibit: When meeting Rukaya the giraffe you get the feeling that you are in an original African savannah and her family watches tentatively from behind the trees as you feed her. Usually it takes some time for the animals to come out and play but the smaller the crowd the less shy they feel. You may also find zebras and African elephants in the open exhibit. Other endangered African animals available are cheetahs, lions, hyenas, etc. the reptiles however are all separately kept in the reptile house.<\/p>\n

Tuatara Exhibit: The Auckland Zoo fund helps to preserve some of the most endangered species on earth. The Tuatara for example has its own exhibit. This is New Zealand\u2019s most iconic treasures, the world\u2019s oldest dinosaur that is still alive today. It is 225 million years old and only 2.5ft long. The exhibit provides a special eco-system which helps the Tuatara to thrive in.<\/p>\n

Coastline Exhibit: This exhibit is near the actual coastline and provides a perfect habitat for the blue penguins to swim in. this exhibit is also attached to the sea lion exhibit and one for different shore birds. Being near the actual ocean makes it more cost effective and natural for these animals to live in.<\/p>\n

Native Bird Exhibit: This exhibit protects some of New Zealand\u2019s most endangered bird species therefore it attracts the largest number of people. List of different birds here is incredible including everything from kiwis to the tui, bell bird, the Kea, the Kakapo (flightless parrots) etc.<\/p>\n

Auckland Zoo Animals<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

At this zoo you can see everything from the tiger to the hippo within 50 meters from each other and also relax at their Zoo themed caf\u00e9 and parks for children to play in. The Auckland Zoo\u2019s conservation fund goes all over the globe to try and save the most endangered species such as the Sumatran Tiger, Orangutans, the Vietnamese turtles, toucans, African gorillas and many more. So help contribute to save the animals and visit the Auckland Zoo where you and your whole family can enjoy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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