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Wellington Zoo

  • Address 200 Daniell Street
    Newtown
    6021 Wellington
    New Zealand
  • Phone number+64 4 381 6755
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Founded in 1906, Wellington's zoological gardens have all the traditional attractions. The zoo includes features such as the Tropical River Trail; New Zealand's newest and largest habitat exhibit. Zoo inhabitants include New Zealand natives such as the kiwi, the giant weta, the black stilt and the tuatara, as well as the more exotic species like the North American bison, the Nepalese red panda and the Sitatunga antelope. Call or check website for educational programs and overnight stays.

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Trip Advisor Reviews ( 3 Reviews ) Top

“Well Worth It In Wellington!”

 by  BridgetColorado_USA  on  2008-01-12

I don't usually visit a zoo during a trip because we have a fine one at home, but we were drawn to the Red Panda encounter at the Wellington Zo...

“Review from a zoo fan”

 by  A TripAdvisor Member  on  2003-03-13

Wellington zoo is the oldest zoo in NZ , and until fairly recently was not a very attractive one . However , there has been serious efforts mad...

“A small one but have strong features”

 by  A TripAdvisor Member  on  2002-12-28

I went to Wellington zoo today with my friends, it is beside Newtown Park, the location was been well considered, it was built on the hill, tak...

Yahoo Travel Reviews ( 5 Reviews ) Top

building it better!!

 by  A Yahoo! Contributor  on  2008-01-01

i love the girrafe cage because you can get really close to them!! i was a couple of centirmeters away from one. also some of the animals are s...

Fun for everyone, but mind the hills!

 by  A Yahoo! Contributor  on  2007-08-18

Nice little zoo, and the kids love it. However, this is the most hilly zoo I have ever seen. Kinda scary the first time we went here with a twi...

A must

 by  A Yahoo! Contributor  on  2007-06-01

I have never been to the zoo myself; however I have heard just the best things regarding the zoo. Most of all I hear that the staff is super, t...

it's a experience

 by  A Yahoo! Contributor  on  2005-10-31

it was ok i think it should be a bit more like Rotorua zoo but its ok. the meercat's are the best thing there. i think people should go there a...

Awsome

 by  A Yahoo! Contributor  on  2005-03-31

I think wellington zoo is awsome. I am an animal lover and go to wellington zoo when ever I'm in wellington. Just think its great.I would recom...

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