Auckland Zoo

Imagine a summer barbeque with the lions, dining in the historic Old Elephant House, or team-building activities in unique spaces. With naturally inspiring landscapes and unrivalled venues, Auckland Zoo has all you need to make your event one your guests will remember for years to come.

Minutes away from Auckland CBD with ample onsite parking, our event spaces can host functions from 50 guests, to extravagant affairs for 5,000, with exclusive access to our grounds.

The Old Elephant House
Once home to Auckland Zoo’s elephants, the Old Elephant House is now an iconic venue suitable for a variety of event types including cocktail parties and seated dinners. The building retains its grand size and character with large stalls, high ceilings and an outdoor courtyard.

The Domes
The Domes offer a unique space to host cocktail and dinner functions for over 350 guests in an indoor, air-conditioned and versatile function venue. Most recently home to Te Papa and Weta Workshop’s blockbuster exhibition Bug Lab, The Domes cover 1000m² over six domes and include a custom designed entrance tunnel that you can personalise for your event. 

Te Puna
Offering a true wildlife experience, Auckland Zoo has opened a brand new restaurant and function space named Te Puna. Your guests will enjoy watching orangutans and gibbons explore from above via special climbing structures in their new rainforest home.

Exclusive access to the Zoo
Hire the Zoo exclusively after-hours for a corporate team building exercise or choose from the variety of unique spaces within the Zoo to suit your function or event. The options are limited only by your imagination; let it run wild at Auckland Zoo!