Ross Wilkinson

Review of Wellington Zoo

What a lovely Zoo. Nestled in the great New Zealan...

What a lovely Zoo. Nestled in the great New Zealand greenery is a well thought out series of paths taking you through various native animals as well as animals from around the world. Entry is very reasonably priced, but you can upgrade your one off visit to a yearly pass and become a zoo crew member for about two thirds the price of another ticket, a very good deal.

The Zoo offers multiple 'encounters' that can be booked for an additional cost, that allow you to get up close and personal with some of the animals that they have on offer, feeding Meerkats of the Giraffes, or possibly meeting the elusive red pandas. However, included with the standard entry fee, in the 'Our Neighbors' section all visitors get the opportunity to be extremely close to some of Australia's native animals, there are friendly Emus and Wallabies that are not fenced in and you are walking through their enclosure. If you are brave enough and if the animals think you are friendly or worthy enough, then you are able to stroke them (I did).

Bring a bottle of water with you and wear sunscreen as the space between drinking fountains is quite large and the Wellington sun can be unforgiving.

I've signed up for my zoo crew membership and will be back there soon, a great way to spend a day or just an afternoon, very child friendly, though the Cafes do seem to shut rather early so bear that in mind when you plan your visit. Though the dairy across the road has a wonderful selection of Ice creams.