Hamilton Zoo reopens Thursday 9 Sept
Hamilton Zoo will reopen to the public on Thursday 9 September, operating under the Government guidelines for Alert Level 2. Normal hours will resume - 9.
Hamilton responds to Alert Level 4
Government has announced New Zealand will move to COVID-19 Alert Level 4 from 11. 59pm tonight.
Posted 17 August 2021
Council facilities to close for team meeting
Hamilton City Council and its facilities will be closed for three hours on the morning of Thursday 29 July to allow for an all-staff meeting.
Posted 21 July 2021
July school holidays at the Zoo
The school holidays are BACK and we're amping up the fun at Hamilton Zoo.
Posted 9 July 2021
Hamilton Zoo farewells much-loved chimpanzee Sally
The Hamilton Zoo team has said a heart-breaking final farewell to Sally, our much-loved chimpanzee.
Posted 7 July 2021
Hamilton Zoo celebrates World Parrot Day
HAPPY WORLD PARROT DAY!
Now in all fairness we and our bird keepers love our parrots EVERY DAY of the year, but 31 May is the official day worldwide when we...
Posted 31 May 2021
Arbor Day at Waiwhakareke
ARBOR DAY IS HAPPENING 4 JUNE - REGISTRATIONS ARE OPEN NOW!
Join us and help restore Waiwhakareke Natural Heritage Park.
Posted 25 May 2021
Mums Go Free!
Bring your mum for a day at the Zoo on Sunday 9 May 2021 and mum's admission is FREE!
Conditions for free entry:
Mums are eligible for free entry, providing mum is...
Posted 29 April 2021
Cheetah arrive at Hamilton Zoo
Hamilton Zoo is excited to announce that the much-anticipated cheetah boys have arrived!
Denzel, Radi, Bomani and Manni transferred on Air Canada from Sydney, Australia. Zoo Director Dr.
Posted 1 April 2021
Hamilton Zoo Waiwhakareke Shared Entry Precinct
This major project over 2021 and 2022 will create a new conservation precinct showcasing two of our key visitor attractions: Hamilton Zoo and Waiwhakareke Natural Heritage Park.
Posted 15 February 2021
