Franklin Zoo & Wildlife Sanctuary

Franklin Zoo provides a home to many at risk exotic and native species. Visit the lion, bobcats, NZ's only African elephant, Lemurs, monkeys, otter, zebra and more. Get up close and personal to these wonderful animals in one of the most family friendly encounters on offer.

Franklin Zoo also runs fun and educational Junior Zoo Keeper courses every school holidays. Half day Zoo Cub course for 8-11 year olds and 2 day Junior Zoo Keeper courses for 12-17 year olds.

The zoo experience contributes to Ministry of Education (EOC) outcomes of ~effective teaching and learning(TM) and to ~family and community engagement in education(TM). Opportunities for focused and holistic learning link to the early childhood curriculum strands of exploration, communication and contribution.

Learning occurs as children participate in authentic experiences with others, and construct knowledge about wildlife, linking new learning with what they already know. Children are encouraged to develop attitudes of respect for animals.

We run these educational programs for school group visits with syllabus Education Department syllabus presented by a registered teacher.

We have children's birthday parties and family picnics.

We also have tame animals and birds which you can hand feed. Feed bags $1 or $2 each.
All this for just $7 admission for children 3-15 yrs, $14 for adults and $12 for students and pensioners (with ID). Family passes 2 Adults and 2 Children $35.

Located at 83 Ridge Road, R D 4, Tuakau, take exit 474 from the southern motorway and follow the signs.
Phone: 09 236 8686
Email: info@franklinzoo.co.nz
Web: www.franklinzoo.co.nz