14 December 2014
Penguins join the fun this Christmas at the Zoo
The Penguins of Madagascar, Santa’s grotto and carolling elves are only some of what will make this year’s Christmas at
the Zoo an extra special one. Join the fun at Auckland Zoo on Saturday 6 December from 5pm-8pm, and you could win one of
many prizes up for grabs.
Enjoy the festivities, check out the summer fun, waddle to the Penguins of Madagascar interactive activity centre or
have your photo taken with Skipper, Rico, Kowalski and Private.
There will also be the hugely popular Singing Santa show and the guest of honour, Santa Claus, will once again arrive in
style for his starring role.
Along with the Christmas concert, there are special scheduled animal encounters and surprise up-close encounters with
the animals.
Event details
Christmas at the Zoo takes place on Saturday 6 December from 5pm-8pm.
Santa’s Grotto is at WildZone from 5pm-7pm
Tickets for Christmas at the Zoo are available from Eventfinda (booking fees apply), at 09 360 3805 or in person at the Zoo’s
Information Centre.
Friends of the Zoo receive 50% discount if the purchase prior to 28 November
General admission early bird 20% until 28 November
No family passes for early birds
All tickets full price from 28 November
Early bird ticket purchases go in the draw to win tickets to a special preview viewing of The Penguins of Madagascar.
About Auckland Zoo
Auckland Zoo is operated by Regional Facilities Auckland (RFA), a council-controlled organisation of Auckland Council.
It is home to the largest collection of native and exotic wildlife species in New Zealand (over 1000 animals and 129
species) and attracts over 700,000 visitors annually. At the heart of all Auckland Zoo's work and activities is its
mission: "to bring people together to build a future for wildlife”. A key conservation project is the creation of a
unique new wildlife reserve on Rotoroa Island in Auckland’s Hauraki Gulf with the Rotoroa Island Trust.
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