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The zoo is in dire need of maintaining, upgrading and general housekeeping. I hadn't visited in many years and it now very run down. I wouldn't bother going here again. The only plus is that the animals sll seem to be of fairly good condition
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Date of experience: April 2021
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Wellington Zoo is amazing. The layout, the enclosures, just everything about this zoo was awesome. Seeing the sun bear was a highlight.
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Date of experience: February 2021
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Absolutely love the zoo . Such a shame it's so small. Staff are always amazing. If you're unfamiliar with Wellington, the zoo can be a struggle for some as the path is a bit of a steep climb but if you stop at every enclosure to look at things you'll soon get your breath back. I wish the zoo here was larger like orana park and Auckland zoo, spread out over 2.8kms. I love animals and love zoo's so I love the place even if small and visit at least 2 or 3 times a year.…
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Date of experience: January 2021
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Best things about the zoo: chimps, giraffes, single sad tiger, meerkats, drugged out kangaroos and free roaming emu. Suck stuff: parking can be hard, it's first in first served
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Date of experience: February 2021
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A great place to spend 2 to 3 hours. My children loved it so much that we spent longer. Some of the animals weren't active or visible at first, but we'd come back later, usually with success. The map was easy to follow.
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Date of experience: January 2021
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Response from WellingtonZooNZ, Content & Comms Advisor at Wellington Zoo
Responded 28 Feb 2021
Thanks so much for the feedback! :)
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