Auckland Zoo Reviews

Fantastic zoo with lots of fun animals, and you learn lots about conservation

Kids get so excited when they see any kind of animals, and also good place to visit

Zoo going through a makeover at the moment, and animals seems to be less than the last time I was here a few years ago.

Zoo was awesome and we all had a great time, the only thing preventing a 5 star rating was the lack of up to date maps and signage

Really good day out with the family, very cool open viewing and plenty of space to move around for people and animals, would definitely go back any time

Lots of animals, they look well taken care of as well. It's quite a big zoo, so would recommend you set aside eneough time to cover at your leisure. Lots of lizard displays, didn't see all the animals though, it must be their great camouflage or they were napping. Great coffee, too! Overall, a good experience!

I like Auckland Zoo but found less number of animals in the zoo. I'm not sure why is that, they do have lots of space but it could be because animals want even more space.

Fantastic time. Recommend to all. Beautiful enclosures, very relaxing atmosphere.

Actually very nice zoo. Actually, as there were no animals to see during our visit. Since I had already hoped for a little information at the entrance. And I did not have the personal information about the animals at the enclosures. General information is many and well designed. There are also zoo park helpers in each area who tell you something. If you're hoping to see a kiwi right now, you need to bring time. We spent half an hour in the night house and saw neither kiwi lady nor her male. Both are currently in a rapprochement phase after a long illness of the female and are apparently still looking for themselves. But all in all, a really beautiful area. I especially liked the New Zealand area of the zoo.

Excellent place for the family to have a day out. Took our boys there had so much fun. Just paid for 2adults as our boys were under 3years free for them.

Good experience but wish if we could see it from very near. Most of the time animals were hiding, far and resting. Couldn't take much clear pictures

Worthwhile experience with the best displays for the animals environment and public safety.

Lots of great things to see and do. Can't wait til they get the renovations finished.

I am not a zoo fan, but had a great time at the AKL zoo

Great place to learn about and see beautiful animals.

Excellent visit for finding out more about New Zealand's unique wildlife. Also the lunchtime burgers were delicious.

Great place for family day out with kids, book tickets online in advance

Could easily spend the whole day here and obviously it's great for kids. There are also venues for hire and a small fast food/ ice cream joint on site.

Only loses a star because my point of reference is skewed by Singapore Zoo.

I heard the Auckland zoo is not what was like in the 1990s it was suppose to better I heard there is not much too view any more as in animals

Loved the zoo, couldn't believe we were there for over 3 hours

Lovely staff, beautiful animals. My kids sure enjoyed their first trip for my son's 5th birthday. Will definitely be back again.

Excellent as always. Some animals off display due to reconstruction but still an enjoyable afternoon with lots to see.

Auckland zoo where the animals in the wild too look at..

Auckland Zoo goes from strength to strength. Better all the time. Had a great trip and you must catch the bug lab while it s there.

Beautiful zoo, kids don't hesitate to come when theres the opportunity :)

It's small and I got lost but overall the animals are kept in a good environment and seem to be healthy and in the best conditions. Renovation is taking place for bigger areas for animals

There wasnt much aniamls to see already.... yet the time we went a lot of the animals were just not there..... no lion yet you got a lion closure

Best zoo I ve ever been to!
and I did visit a lot around the world!

The best Zoo in NZ hands down. The recent renovations to the Safari area have made the zoo much more accessible and a better experience. You feel close to the animals while still maintaining a safe distance. Can't wait for the new ape and tiger area to be opened

One of the better zoos ive been to. Clean and tidy public areas. Enclosures are managed well. Love how the cafes use cardboard food trays.

The kids enjoyed themselves, that s the main thing.

Although there are still some places that have not been repaired, the overall is good. The signs on the road are a bit unclear. If you can draw arrows or footprints on the ground, I believe it is more convenient for visitors to find the place they want to visit.

There is a lot of construction work going on and some the animals were hard to see in their enclosures

Thanks Auckland Zoo....Enjoyed a beautiful May sunny day seeing all the superstars. Favourite star was the Golden Lion Monkey

Well maintained zoo. It gives an experience as if we are in their natural habitat. Uniquely divided into various geographic areas of the world. Got a chance to see the inconic Kiwi bird of new zealand as well.

A decently priced zoo with lots of awesome animals to see! My wife and I came here late on a Thursday morning in January 2019. It took us just over a couple of hours to get round including a coffee break halfway round.

The zoo is currently constructing a new section right in the middle of the campus, so it might be worth waiting to go until this is complete. As ever with zoos, you may go round while most animals are sleeping! The cheetahs were fast asleep on our visit but we managed to spot the lone (?) kiwi rummaging around. Our favourite enclosure was the spider monkeys - well worth watching their adorable antics!

No food in the central cafe was vegan at all, which was a shock to be completely honest (animal conservatism and an omnivore diet are not especially compatible!). At least the coffee was decent.

Lovely garden setting. Could use a few more animals.

Excellent zoo laid out well easy to walk around well signed to visit different animals lots of animals thoroughly enjoyed day there

A very nice zoo, plenty of space, clean and a wide variety of animals. Parking within walking distance. Friendly people at work.

Perfect place for family time! Better go for yearly family passes!

Can i have my money back that was really disappointing!! Drive to Hamilton Zoo .. Maybe things will get better once all the work is done possibly- not the zoo I remember going too!!

Wont revisit. Boring. Half the animals werent in there enclosures. Half the zoo is under construction. Expensive food. Barely spent an hr here. Brought daughter here to celebrate her birthday, she was unimpressed, went to butteryfly creek after. Much better experience.

A great place, you can walk for hours. But wear headdresses, can bake your head very much. It's sunny there.

Best zoo in the world. So intimate & cared for. Made with love. Inspires the soul to have passion for nature.

Absolutely love the visit together with our family great selection of animals and how they are taking care of. Definitely worth a visit with friends or family. Great for kids and adults. Worth every dollar.

all my life I've visit zoos around the world & this is a great zoo. Friendly staff nice shops surrounded by other attractions too like Motat! I loved the zoo as a kid & at 75 years old Auckland zoo is one of the best in the world! thanks to 'my zoo.'

A must go to place if you are visiting Auckland. Although I ve been there just once but I still like it. There are quite a few native and continental animals.

So many animals were missing from being on show. Trying so hard to see a kiwi whilst in NZ failed with this zoo. The tunnel we entered to see the nocturnal birds was so dark and dangerous for me on a disabilty scooter I could see nothing except some dark twinkle lights in celling. Even the Chinese family could not see me that's why they ran into me nearly knocking me off my seat. The alleged zebra enclosure had 2 black and white chickens in them yes I do have pics of the chickens but no zebras. Plenty of workman doing construction in various different places. The only tiger I saw was pacing back and forwards appearing to be stressed by the young group of Chinese visitors with their blasting music box. Although I was warned a few animals were not on display there fore I was given an 8 dollers reduction I felt this was a poor excuse of a zoo staff at ticket desk were rude abrupted in telling me they have an hands off approach with animals they didn't go on to inform me it would also be an eyes off.as well. Very disappointed all round. Prices in shop were excessive to point of being rip off. This zoo is not worth any money with rude abrupt ticket staff.

To be honest if i had of paid full price when we visited I would have been ultra disappointed. We did an open late and so many exhibits were either empty or closed or the animals were off display. Half the place is under redevelopment and a fenced off building zone. It will be stunning once complete in the mean time is rather a disappointing visit.

Great fun place to visit, will be even more amazing when the new exhibits are finished enjoyed my time there

Could have been awared 5 stars if there were more animals.
Look forward to the South Asian display when complete.

Very nice experience, saw so many animals. Looks like they take care of them nicely.

Always a fun trip at the zoo! Lookn forward to all the upgrades

Great zoo. Especially the layout is well thought out. The animal enclosures are well designed you will always be able to see the animals if they are available

A lot of animals missing with the new up grade but still paying full price

Too much construction, just not enough wildlife to view - so sad

Went with my school loved it. Can't wait to take my family back.

Wonderful place to take the family and get away from it all! Easy to see the animals and feel part of it. New and improved developments to enclosures means it's always interesting and exciting.

Awesome day at the zoo cant wait to go back when all the new enclosures are open!

very dissapointed messy building renovations everywhere lots of animals not on show no value for money