Events
Eco Prize Packs to celebrate Spring To celebrate the arrival of spring, Zoo Alive is giving away two family prize packs, each containing six fantastic eco-friendly gifts from Wild Zone Gift Shop, valued at over $200.
Tell us what you’re doing and be in to WIN
packed week. There’ll be lots of NZ animal encounters, Journey to the Deep characters performing at Te Wao Nui’s The Coast, The Islands and Conservation Centre, and a fishy activity at KidZone. At the Sustainable Coastlines Container, help create penguin and sea lion murals from plastic rubbish. Further details at www.aucklandzoo.co.nz.
Contact us today to discuss your children’s party needs, and find out about FOTZ discounts. Phone 09 360 4700 or email zooexperiences@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Do you recycle, walk, bike or take public transport where you can? Do you grow your own veges, have a worm farm or compost? Do you shop palm oil-free, and choose your fish from the Best Fish Guide? Is your garden home to native plants that help feed our native birds? Are you lending a hand with any local restoration projects? Whatever you and the family are doing to help conserve our precious natural resources and wildlife, write in and tell us - and you could win one of two awesome prize packs. Email us at zoofriends@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz, with ‘Zoo Alive Spring Prize Pack’ in the subject line. You can include photos or drawings too. Please also include your name, FOTZ number and contact phone number. Entries close Friday 28 September.
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An annual Auckland Zoo Friends of the Zoo (FOTZ) membership comes with many fabulous benefits: • Unlimited daytime entry to Auckland Zoo 364 days a year
WWF’s Cheetah Safari Race from Wizard Games and Toys is one among a fabulous range of new sustainable games and puzzles from WWF that offer kids a fun way to learn about amazing wildlife from around the world.
• 15% discount off any Zoom tours and Safari Nights
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This gorgeous Nuzilla ‘Tui’s Tuckshop’ birdfeeder made from sustainable cedar and steel is a great way to support our bird population. Designer Cris de Groot says it’s designed to loosely resemble a marae. “It makes it something that New Zealanders can connect with. It’s fun and light-hearted, but at the same time reminds us that both animals and humans share this country and have a need to meet, to socialise and to belong,” says Cris. Soft toy bird not included. For more about Nuzilla, visit www.nuzilla.co.nz
• 20% discount off standard entry to Kelly Tarlton’s Underwater World and MOTAT on presentation of your membership card
We love WWF’s innovative new range of sustainable puzzles and games that offer kids a fun way to learn about amazing wildlife from around the world. Packaging is cleverly designed to fold out to be used as the game board, and all products are made using environmentally and socially responsible materials. Even better, a contribution from every product sold goes to support WWF’s conservation work. A smart choice that also makes a difference. Now available at WildZone Gift Shop, from $29.90. FOTZ receive a 10% discount.
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• 10% discount at WildZone Gift Shop and Zoo cafes • Free subscription to the Zoo’s official magazine Zoo Alive, exclusive FOTZ prize draws, special offers, and surprise treats • Personalised membership passes • Until 31 December 2012, bring your friends who aren’t FOTZ members, and get 20% off standard ticket prices for your guests
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Other than free admission, FOTZ membership benefits are subject to periodic review and adjustment at the discretion of Auckland Zoo. See Terms and Conditions at www.aucklandzoo.co.nz
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Africa Night
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$90 per person, including dinner and complimentary drink. Get up close to some of our African animals at the Zoo’s exclusive Africa Night! A fundraiser for the Auckland Zoo Conservation Fund and Zoological Society of Auckland, this event also includes a guest speaker, auction, and a traditional African dinner. Bookings required. Phone the Info Centre on 360 3805.
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Saturday 29 September to Sunday 14 October 9.30am to 5.30pm
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You’ve seen The Zoo show on TV, now come and experience what it’s like to work FR and orangutan here! At our vet centre (NZCCM), Te Wao Nui Conservation Centre, EE exhibit viewing platform, you can role-play being a vet and a zookeeper doing New Zealand and overseas field work. At regular Q & A sessions at the band rotunda you can chat to keepers and vets, and at the Old Elephant House, watch episodes of The Zoo. Swing by KidZone and take part in ‘Project Munch’ and take a trip to The FR Islands in Te Wao Nui to have a go at solving animal enrichment puzzles.
k Come and celebrate Auckland Zoo’s 90-year heritage. Aetpersonal tour guide will take tic you on a fascinating walking tour. There are two tours to choose from for a gold coin donation: ‘Back to the Future (Heritage Tour)’ around the Zoo, or a Te Wao Nui Tour. Visit www.aucklandzoo.co.nz for detailed Ftour RE information. Bookings essential. Phone E 360 4700 or email zooexperiences@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz.
Celebrating 90 years Introducing weta punga Win spring prize packs
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October School Holidays
Heritage Tour: Tuesday 2 October at 11am and Sunday 7 October at 12 noon Te Wao Nui Tour: Tuesday 9 October atFR11am EE and Sunday 14 October at 12 noon
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Heritage Festival
• 20% discount off evening events
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SPRING 2012 $3.00
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Come in and join us in celebrating the Nepalese red FR EEred panda. Keepers will present panda encounters. Kids can create red panda masks at our colouring station and get their photo taken with our friendly red panda character, Rufus.
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Melanie Walsh’s beautifully illustrated children’s book ‘10 things I can do to help my world’ is a reminder to us all of the little everyday things we can do to reduce our carbon footprint. Whether you’re nine or 69 years old, you can switch off lights and appliances and turn off the tap when brushing your teeth.
Produced by Second Chance Enterprises Ltd, ZooDoo Endangered Faeces animal shapes are a fun way to fertilise the garden. ZooDoo fertiliser is made at the Zoo’s Recycling Centre from animal waste from our elephant, giraffe, rhino, springbok and hippo – the ultimate in recycling!
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Saturday 15 September
Saturday 22 to Sunday 23 September
Thanks to our friends at Lyndale Nurseries Auckland Ltd, you can get planting this spring with some great New Zealand native seedlings – perfect for the urban garden, and a great food source for some of our New Zealand native birds.
Auckland Zoo’s palm oil-free themed reusable calico shopping bags are a great way to reduce your use of plastic bags. They come with our handy wallet-sized Buy Palm Oil-Free Guide. You can also check out our online shopping guide at www.aucklandzoo.co.nz
International Red Panda Day
Auckland Zoo is celebrating and raising awareness of the plight of African and Asian rhinos over this weekend with rhino encounters, a kids’ activity FR E sheet, rhino chalk art, and displays of rhino enrichmentEitems. Plus, for a gold coin donation enter our competition (Conservation Fund fundraiser) to guess how much a wheelbarrow full of rhino poo weighs!
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World Rhino Day
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This Conservation Week, come and celebrate and discover what’s in FR New Zealand’s backyard. With our friends from the Department of EE Conservation (DOC) and Sustainable Coastlines, we have an action-
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Saturday 8 to Sunday 16 September 9.30am to 5.30pm
Available extras include great catering options and special character hosts to keep your birthday troop entertained.
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Day Event
Conservation Week
Throw a unique party for your little monkeys in a fun, stress-free and stimulating environment at Auckland Zoo. Enjoy all-day Zoo entry, exclusive use of our Critter Cottages (2 hours), and a tailor-made guided walk through the Zoo. Plus, print out our complimentary Zoo-themed invitations to send to your guests. Friends of the Zoo (FOTZ) are entitled to some exclusive discounts.
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