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Auckland Zoo is a 16.35-hectare zoological garden in Auckland, New Zealand, situated next to Western Springs park not far from Auckland's central business district. It is run by the Auckland Council with the Auckland Zoological Society as a supporting organisation.
Auckland Zoo opened in 1922 experiencing early difficulties mainly due to animal health issues. By 1930 a sizeable collection of animals had been assembled and a zoological society formed. The zoo consolidated during the Second World War and was at that time under the leadership of Lt. Col. Sawer. After the war the collection was expanded, and in the 1950s chimpanzees were acquired to provide tea parties for the public's entertainment, but this practice ceased in 1964. In 1973 the zoo expanded into the adjacent Western Springs park. From the late 1980s to the present day, many old exhibits were phased out and replaced by modern enclosures. In 2011 the zoo opened its largest development, Te Wao Nui, which exhibits native New Zealand flora and fauna.
The zoo is separated loosely into areas defined by the region of origin of the species exhibited, its taxonomy, or by biome.

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Reviews
Great place if you like watching animals. All are looking healthy. Great for kids too. Also at the playground. Yummy French fries for lunch, and an ice cream.
The new exhibits are awesome. You can actually see the animals this time & not just their habitat. More interaction with the animals. An awesome day out with family.
Felt sorry for many of the animals in smallish enclosures. The zoo staff very friendly and helpful. Construction under way, will get better for the animals. Still much better then the earlier years. Monday was a good day to go, small reasonable numbers
It was a great day for majority of the animal's to be out when we actually were there, took quite a few great pictures too. Not bad for my first time though. Amazing staff. Animal's were Lovely and entertaining.
Loved our visit! Enclosures getting better. Saw newborn flamingos for the first time.
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