Friends of the Zoo

Become a Friend of the Zoo

Experience Auckland Zoo every day and be the first to know what's going on with our animals and keepers. 

Friends of the Zoo is an annual membership  to your Zoo. Benefits include:

• unlimited daytime entry to Auckland Zoo 364 days a year (9.30am to 4.15pm) 
  
  
• free subscription to the Zoo's official magazine Zoo Alive 
  
  
• free admission to the annual 'Christmas at the Zoo' evening event of fun and entertainment (limited tickets available)
  
  
• Exclusive 'FOTZ' draws to take part in free Safari Night and Zoom experiences, and other great exclusive offers!
  
  
• 20 per cent discounted entry to all Zoo evening events (after 4.15pm) 
   
• 10 per cent discount at the Zoo's Wild Zone Gift Shop and Zoo cafes (excludes items like stamps, postcards and phonecards)
  
  
• 20 per cent discount off standard entry to Kelly Tarlton's Underwater World* and the Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary on the Gold Coast on presentation of your membership
  
  
• personalised membership passes, free parking, and more!
  
  
• PLUS, look out for other special offers and surprise treats throughout the year via email! To receive these, make sure we have your email address.

* Special conditions apply.

Click here for Friends of the Zoo prices and details

Gift memberships

A Friends of the Zoo membership makes a great gift for family friends and loved ones!

If you would like to purchase a gift membership for any of the Friends of the Zoo options, simply complete the online application form or phone the Auckland Zoo Information Centre on +64 9 360 3805, and a Gift Certificate will be sent out to you or the recipient.

Conditions

Membership privileges are available only on presentation of a current membership card.

Only those named and photographed on the card are able to use their membership to gain free Auckland Zoo entry and discounts at Auckland Zoo and other approved places (excludes One Adult/One Child membership).

Your personal ID card is not transferable (except One Adult/One Child membership).

A Friends of the Zoo pass cannot be used in conjunction with Auckland Zoo Education visits.

To become an individual member you must be over 15.

Discount to Kelly Tarlton's applies only to Adult or Child admission.

Adults: 16 years+. Children: 4-15 years Seniors : 65+years

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