Hamilton Zoo
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Home to native and exotic species set amongst lush, natural and tranquil surrounds. Pop up playgrounds around the zoo, with exciting playground at top of zoo.
Open 364 days a year (closed only Christmas Day) we are the largest zoo in New Zealand’s North Island! Home to over 500 native and exotic animals and set amidst 25ha of lush and tranquil surroundings, Hamilton Zoo is the ideal destination for a relaxing and memorable day out. Boasting the largest walk-through aviary in New Zealand dedicated to native birds and plants, take a stroll through and a cheeky kaka may land close by. Everyday Eatery available from both sides of the Zoo and the Cafe kiosk within the Zoo (grab and go hot food, ice creams, drinks coffee). Besides being a tourism and recreation park, Hamilton Zoo is committed to the conservation of animals and the environment by participating in various conservation and research projects, and by contributing to breeding programmes for endangered species. We openly welcome your comments and encourage discussion. We ask that you are polite and respectful with your comments and views. We reserve the right to remove comments which are disrespectful, rude, abusive, contain offensive language, misinformation or are considered spam.
Wrapped in Grandma’s love 🥰 The cutest moment of the day
This winter, Jamuna faced one of the biggest challenges of her life. ❤️
After being diagnosed with two different forms of cancer, our oldest red panda underwent two surgeries within a matter of weeks. We're delighted to share that both tumours were successfully removed, and Jamuna is recovering well under the care of our veterinary and animal care teams.
She continues to be closely monitored by our veterinary and animal care teams as she heals, and we hope to see her back to her favourite tree and haging out with Sang soon - her close friend😊❣️
Meet the people behind the care. 🦒
Our animal keepers work every day to ensure our giraffes receive the highest standard of welfare, from health checks and enrichment to behavioural monitoring and husbandry.
But caring for giraffes is about more than what happens at the zoo. Across Africa, giraffe populations face ongoing threats, making conservation efforts more important than ever.
You can help by supporting conservation organisations, learning more about wildlife protection, and sharing the story of these incredible animals.
07/09/2026
🐾 Week One registrations for our School Holiday Programme are NOW LIVE!
Calling all curious kids! Join us from 28 September – 2 October for a fun-filled week of discovery at Hamilton Zoo.
🎟️ https://hamiltonzoo.co.nz/education/schoolholidayprogramme
25/08/2026
Meet the Ring-Tailed Lemur!
🌿They're vocal chatterboxes, clever problem-solvers. Their famous striped tails are just the beginning of what makes these primates so remarkable.
These highly social primates live in family groups and spend much of their day exploring, grooming, and communicating with one another. In fact, Ring-Tailed Lemurs are highly vocal animals and use a wide range of calls to communicate with one another.
One of the most interesting things about these lemurs is that females lead the group, making all the important decisions and often winning disputes with males.
Native to Madagascar, Ring-Tailed Lemurs play an important role in helping us learn about wildlife, conservation, and the importance of protecting natural habitats.
Birthday treats, keeper chats, and a very special giraffe. 🦒🎂 Happy 4th Birthday, Jabali! 💚
One of our ice hockey-playing Grounds Team member scored big with this lemur enrichment! 💚✨
🦗➡️🦎 Snack attack!
A keeper-offered insect makes the perfect snack for this tuatara.
Blink and you'll miss it!
30/07/2026
Saying goodbye to Peanut 💚
One of the greatest responsibilities we have as animal carers is knowing when it's time to let go.
As many of you will have seen in a recent update, Peanut had been receiving intensive ongoing treatment for lameness issues. Despite these efforts, his condition worsened.
This week, Peanut told us it was time.
Surrounded by the people who loved him, Peanut was peacefully euthanised early this morning.
While our hearts are heavy, we take comfort in knowing his final chapter was guided by compassion, dignity, and an unwavering commitment to his wellbeing.
Thank you, Peanut. You will be deeply missed by your zoo whānau. 🐾💚
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183 Brymer Road, RD9
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| Monday | 9:30am - 4:30pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30am - 4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30am - 4:30pm |
| Thursday | 9:30am - 4:30pm |
| Friday | 9:30am - 4:30pm |
| Saturday | 9:30am - 4:30pm |
| Sunday | 9:30am - 4:30pm |
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