5) Sea Life Kelly Tarlton’s Aquarium
Sea Life Kelly Tarlton’s Aquarium allows you to get up close and personal with life under the water. A series of huge aquariums containing aquatic life can be observed from the tunnel walkways with aquariums devoted to sharks, tropical fish, and stingrays.
Kelly Tarlton’s also houses an Antarctic Encounter gallery, complete with a snow-filled penguin enclosure, highlighting New Zealand’s close association with Antarctica’s international scientific communities.
Timings: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (Open all days)
Address: 23 Tamaki Drive, Orakei, Auckland 1071
Official site: www.kellytarltons.co.nz
6) Auckland Zoo
Set across 40 acres in the Western Springs neighborhood, Auckland Zoo offers plenty of fun things to do for families traveling to the area. Established in 1922, the zoo has a number of newer features, including a great section-Te Wao Nui-which focuses on regional plant and animal life.
Highlights include more than 1,400 creatures from some 135 species contained in themed areas featuring animals from Africa, Australia, and South America, including giraffes, meerkats, wallabies, and a variety of monkeys.
A variety of unique experiences are available, with fun things to do including an after-dark safari, photography workshops, and junior zookeeper programs that take kids behind the scenes.
Address: Motions Road, Auckland
Official site: http://www.aucklandzoo.co.nz
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