Media release
23 July 2013

Wellington Zoo open as usual

All is well at Wellington Zoo after the weekend’s 6.5 earthquake: the animals and staff are safe, and there is no structural damage to the Zoo to report.

The Zoo was open on Monday as per usual.

“Our community can enjoy a relaxing stroll in the Zoo grounds, experience our new exhibits like Hero HQ and enjoy a warm break in Mojo café these school holidays,” said Karen Fifield, Chief Executive.

“We’re open and ready to welcome visitors. We’re very proud to have been recently named the ‘Best and Most Fascinating Zoo in the World’ and want to let our community know that all of our animals, from Meerkats to Malayan Sun Bears are all safe and sound.”

Wellington Zoo is open from 9.30am – 5.00pm every day. Visitors can call 04 381 6755 for any queries about visiting us.

About Wellington Zoo
Conservation is at the heart of everything we do at Wellington Zoo. We take every opportunity to connect our visitors with nature and encourage them to take their own positive action for the environment.

Wellington Zoo is New Zealand's first Zoo, established in 1906, and is Wellington’s oldest conservation organisation. Home to over 500 native and exotic animals, Wellington Zoo became a charitable trust in 2003.

Wellington Zoo became the world’s first carboNZero certified zoo in May 2013. We were named the ‘Best and Most Fascinating Zoo in the World’ by travel website escapehere.com in May 2013, and won the prestigious Vibrant Gold Award at the June 2013 Wellington Gold Awards.

Wellington Zoo is an accredited member of the Zoo and Aquarium Association Australasia.

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