Monday 9th July: Wildlife Wonders
Our animals do some amazing things to help them not only survive, but thrive. Learn how our animals hunt, hide and protect themselves. We will deliver some food or enrichment so we can see their skills up close.
- Duration: 7 Hours (approx.)
Tuesday 10th July: Zoo Detectives
Someone’s been up to no good at Wellington Zoo! Hunt around Wellington Zoo for clues, complete the challenges, interview Zoo witnesses and solve our baffling Zoo mystery with your animal instincts. The Capybara might have a clue or two…
- Duration: 7 Hours (approx.)
Wednesday 11th July: Zoo Keeper Apprentice
Take a walk in the boots of a Wellington Zoo Keeper and learn the skills you’ll need to be a Zoo Keeper Apprentice. Take part in some of the vital tasks Keepers do to keep our animals happy and healthy.
- Duration: 7 Hours (approx.)
Thursday 12th July: Courageous Carnivores
We have some incredible carnivores here at Wellington Zoo. Some are big like our Lions and some are small, but still fierce like our Otters.
- Duration: 7 Hours (approx.)
Friday 13th July: Rainforest Adventures
Become a rain forest adventurer! Join us for a day exploring the animals that live in the world’s rainforests and learn about what you can do to help them.
- Duration: 7 Hours (approx.)
Monday 16th July: Zoo Keeper Apprentice
Take a walk in the boots of a Wellington Zoo Keeper and learn the skills you’ll need to be a Zoo Keeper Apprentice. Take part in some of the vital tasks Keepers do to keep our animals happy and healthy.
- Duration: 7 Hours (approx.)
Tuesday 17th July: Animal Ambulance
Learn how the Vets at The Nest Te Kōhanga look after injured and sick animals. Examine hospital objects like the x-ray equipment and specimen jars. What can you do to help care for wildlife?
- Duration: 7 Hours (approx.)
Wednesday 18th July: Zoo Keeper Apprentice
Take a walk in the boots of a Wellington Zoo Keeper and learn the skills you’ll need to be a Zoo Keeper Apprentice. Take part in some of the vital tasks Keepers do to keep our animals happy and healthy.
- Duration: 7 Hours (approx.)
Thursday 19th July: Tremendous Tails
Our animals use their tails for all sorts of things. Some use them for carrying their breakfast and for others they’re an important defense against predators. We will learn all about how different animals use their tails around the Zoo.
- Duration: 7 Hours (approx.)
Friday 20th July: Our Fabulous Backyard
We’re lucky in New Zealand we have some incredibly cool native species. Come and spend the day learning about what makes these animals so special. We’ll explore some things you can do at home to help protect these magnificent creatures.
- Duration: 7 Hours (approx.)