How old is auckland zoo. Auckland zoo is home to 135 different species over 1400 animals and has the largest diversity of wildlife in aotearoa new zealand. Auckland zoo is home to 135 species and over 1400 animals. Now instead of being home to the elephants it is open to the public with a sophisticated food menu and comprehensive drinks list.
Learn more about aotearoas largest home of animals. Auckland zoo is 97 years old in december this year says buley. Usdey1 wrote a review sep 4.
We have done a lot of development work in the last 10 15 years which has transformed the site. Chris mckeenstuff two porcupettes baby porcupines have been born at auckland zoo in january 2020. Visited auckland zoo and even thou the place was in referbishment in areas i would say its one of the best zoos i have visited amazing.
The foal was born on boxing day 2019. He was the second christmas. The building retains its grand size and character with large stalls high ceilings and an outdoor courtyard.
Auckland zoo said there are just 2500 golden lion tamarins in the wild. Auckland zoos three month old zebra foal who was born with mobility issues in his front and hind legs has been euthanised. Auckland zoo has its roots in a zoo that opened in the auckland suburb of onehunga in feburary 1911.
Auckland zoo opened in 1922 experiencing early difficulties mainly due to animal health issues. Christchurch new zealand 126 contributions 28 helpful votes. This building has been around since 1922 the very beginning of the auckland zoo.
Auckland zoo is a 1635 hectare 40 acre zoological garden in auckland new zealand situated next to western springs park not far from aucklands central business districtit is run by the auckland council with the zoological society of auckland as a supporting organisation.