This is the perfect time to slow right down and reflect on the year that's gone and set your gaze to the year ahead.
As Te Pā Hono, a place of connection with te taiao - wildlife, people and nature - Auckland Zoo offers an enriching and nurturing environment to reflect, reconnect and refresh with your whānau and embrace the wairua of Matariki.
Reflecting, whether by yourself or with your loved ones, does wonders for your wellbeing - the more you take notice of te taiao, the more you understand you're a part of te taiao and not apart from it. Immerse yourself in Te Wao Nui, connect with taonga species across the mōtu and set intentional goals for the year ahead – keep an eye on the signs for helpful prompts on how to reflect and set goals! Bring your own kai or enjoy Matariki kai with soup and fry bread at Te Puna café!
As part of Auckland's cultural organisations, we are focussed on the waitī whetū, this whetū represents freshwater and all living things that inhabit rivers, lakes, streams and wetlands! A constant reminder - that a thriving environment means a thriving community and people.
Proudly part of the Auckland Council whānau
Location
Te wāhi
Local tip
He tīwhiri mō te rohe
Go early to avoid the crowd.
Getting there
Te huarahi ki reira
If you’re driving the zoo is just a few minutes' drive from central Auckland. There is plenty of parking available on site. You can take a bus from central Auckland, with several routes stopping right outside the zoo. Alternatively, you can take the Western Line train to Morningside Station, which is about 30 minutes’ walk from the zoo.
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