Holiday Programme - Animal Ambulance
We’ll learn how you can help care for local wildlife, then test your skills in our special Holiday Programme Zoo triage clinic!
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Programme Info
Time: Drop off between 8.30–9.00 am; pick up between 3.30–4.30 pm
Where: Archibald Centre (approx. 50m from the Zoo’s Main Entrance)
Cost: $79 per child per day + booking fee
What to bring: Morning tea and lunch, a drink bottle, weather-appropriate clothing, sun/wind protection, any regular medication (please mention when booking), and sturdy shoes.
Our extraordinary Vet team at Te Kōhanga The Nest look after all the Zoo animals as well as māuiui (sick) and injured kararehe (animals) native to Aotearoa. You’ll learn how to extend tiaki (care) for local wildlife, then test your skills in our special Holiday Programme Zoo triage clinic. Ka mau te wehi!
Activities on this day may include:
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Learn to care for a (soft toy!) animal patient and nurse it back to health
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Recreate a vet health check on the animal patient
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Visit the Zoo’s wildlife vet clinic, Te Kōhanga The Nest.