MEDIA RELEASE
26 January 2011

Zoo the place to woo this Valentine’s

‘Jungle love’ tours, a special late night opening, and catered picnics in a romantic location are all great reasons to make a date at Auckland Zoo this Valentine’s.

On Valentine’s weekend (Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 February) romantics with a sense of adventure, and humour, can take a ‘Jungle Love’ tour.

A unique back-to-nature experience, these 90-minute guided tours offer a light-hearted and unabashed look at the mystery of animal attraction - your chance to discover all about the love lives of the scaly and slimy, the furry and fanged, and the feathered and flightless! ‘Jungle Love’ tours, which need to be pre-booked, also offer access into Zoo areas normally off-limits to the public.

For that extra special touch, you can add on a catered picnic to be enjoyed in the romantic location of the Zoo’s Willow Island, or tickets to Che Fu’s Wild Bean Cafe Zoo Music concert on 12 February. Picnics are also available for those wanting to wine and dine their loved ones during a day Zoo visit over Valentine’s weekend

On Monday 14 February, the Zoo will celebrate Valentine’s Day with a special late-night opening until 8.30pm. The mid-summer evening will feature live music at the band rotunda, gourmet barbecue dining and picnic packages, and the chance to explore the Zoo before the sun goes down.

Normal Zoo admission prices apply. Visit www.aucklandzoo.co.nz for all details about Valentine’s activities and unique gift options.

Event Details
‘Jungle Love’ tours
Dates/times: 12 and 13 February – 9.15am, 12.15am and 3.15pm
Group size: limited to 10 people (Participants must be 18 years or older)
Cost: $110 per couple or $65 per individual. Includes Zoo admission
Add-on options: Picnic packages and the 12 February Che Fu Wild Bean Cafe Zoo Music concert.
Bookings: Phone (09) 360 4700 or email zoom@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz Please note, spaces are limited. Bookings essential.

Valentine’s picnic packages
Three picnic options are offered for 12, 13 and 14 February. These range in price from $38 to $99 and include wine. Picnics need to be pre-booked by 9am, Wednesday 9 February. For menus and to book, visit www.aucklandzoo.co.nz or phone (09) 360 4700.

Valentine’s late-night opening
Date/time: Monday 14 February, 6pm - 8.30pm
Activities: Live music at the band rotunda, gourmet barbecue food and picnic packages, and the opportunity to explore the Zoo.
Cost: Normal Zoo admission prices apply. Friends of the Zoo are free.
Bookings: No booking required. For further details visit www.aucklandzoo.conz

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