Brooklands Zoo
Brooklands Zoo
4.5
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
About
Brooklands Zoo is a FREE, family focused zoo which is home to a variety of farmyard animals, amphibians, reptiles, oriental small-clawed otters, meerkats, a brolga, Bolivian squirrel monkeys and both capuchin and cotton-top tamarin monkeys, as well as a selection of exotic parrots housed inside a walk-through free-flight aviary.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Foxy
Dunedin, New Zealand19 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
For the price (FREE!) you really can't beat it. Fun playground and some cute animals. Only one Capybara was there, but there were a couple of tortoises, monkeys and otters. The bird cage where you can walk through had some very colourful birds. Recommend if you're in town with kids.
Written 4 April 2024
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Dan C
Kapiti Coast, New Zealand311 contributions
Jul 2020
Popped into visit this little gem of a Zoo - mostly clean, heaps of parking, on the edge of a huge Park. It just felt underwhelming, a lot was under going reno's or closed. Great play gound in the middle, our children spent time there, than looking at the animals.
Written 20 July 2020
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Lynne J
Wellington, New Zealand83 contributions
Dec 2020
A great place to visit, with or without children. We have been here several times now, and always enjoy the zoo. It is small, but there are enough animals to keep you interested. Amazingly it is free. There is a coffee/icecream cart there and toilets.
Written 12 January 2021
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Notallwhowanderarelost
NZ19 contributions
Mar 2022 • Family
Love this little zoo. What a gem..the kids enjoyed the playground and getting close to the capybaras. The zoo staff were friendly and the animals seemed happy and really well looked after. The animals had lovely enclosures that looked stimulating and well looked after. We'll be back again.
Written 21 April 2022
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GillyB
36 contributions
Dec 2019
This is a super little zoo with some charming residents. Especially loved watching the Meercats and the monkeys. A nice playground and picnic area too. Plus great proximity to Pukekura Park - just across the road.
Written 2 January 2020
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njp67
Taupo, New Zealand279 contributions
Jan 2020
Have visited here twice now with our grand daughter when we visit New Plymouth. Great variety of animals/birds for children to get up close to and also a playground for them. Great that it is free - a real asset to New Plymouth.
Written 2 February 2020
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Luvinspoonful
Rotorua, New Zealand673 contributions
Aug 2021
Beautifully curated specialised zoo. Walk through aviary with some gorgeous parrots and all of the animals are well cared for and in good condition. There’s a fab play park in the centre for the kids and you even great icecream! Totally recommend for families.
Written 16 August 2021
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Anthony G
Wellington, New Zealand1,467 contributions
Dec 2020 • Family
We love this zoo and visit all the time with the kids. Its such a jewel in the crown of New Plymouth. Lots of different areas to keep the kids interested and then afterwards you can always grab an ice cream at the new truck that has just started, delicious!
Written 31 December 2020
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Gathergoods
Wellington, New Zealand46 contributions
Oct 2020 • Family
We went with our tweens who are borderline a bit old now, but nonetheless a lovely wander around. If I had toddlers/early school years I’d have rated this higher as perfect for that age group. Lovely safe spot to take the kids to run around and see the animals! And its free, how awesome!
Written 2 October 2020
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giggler12345
Auckland, New Zealand179 contributions
Oct 2020
Great atmosphere with plenty of families all enjoying the animals and playground. Free too which is quite unbelievable!
Written 7 October 2020
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