School holiday fun at the Zoo!
Hamilton Zoo at Te Kaaroro Nature Precinct is open every day throughout the July school holidays - and there's so many reasons to visit!
Check out our special events.
Posted 20 June 2023
Te Kaaroro wins architecture award
The entrance to Te Kaaroro Nature Precinct, which connects Hamilton Zoo and Waiwhakareke Natural Heritage Park, is now award-winning.
Posted 16 June 2023
Help restore nature this Arbor Day
Arbor Day 2023 is coming up, and you’re invited. Come along and help Hamilton City Council shape a green city for future generations.
Posted 23 May 2023
Come and meet our lace monitors
A big welcome to two of our newest residents!
Hamilton Zoo is home to two young lace monitors.
Posted 12 May 2023
Mums go FREE on Mother's Day
Bring mum to the Zoo on Sunday 14 May 2023 and her admission is FREE!
Conditions for free entry:
Mums are eligible for free entry, providing mum is with a child (aged…
Posted 8 May 2023
Te Kaaroro Nature Precinct a new top experience for Hamilton
Two of Hamilton’s most loved visitor experiences are now one connected destination in Te Kaaroro Nature Precinct.
Posted 18 April 2023
Find your fun this April
Keeping your kids entertained during the Easter school holidays is easy thanks to a collaborative activity guide and website produced by three of Hamilton’s best-loved visitor destinations, Hamilton Gardens, Hamilton…
Posted 6 April 2023
Shared entry precinct connects Hamilton Zoo and Waiwhakareke
The new entry precinct for Hamilton Zoo and Waiwhakareke Natural Heritage Park officially opened yesterday (Friday 31 March), with a blessing from Te Haa o te Whenua o Kirikiriroa.
Posted 1 April 2023
Zoo clean up begins
That was a wild night! Cyclone Gabrielle certainly made an impact and our thoughts are with those who have been affected across Aotearoa.
Posted 14 February 2023
Zoo to remain closed
As Cyclone Gabrielle continues to make the weather unpredictable, the decision has been made to remain closed.
Posted 13 February 2023