Hamilton Zoo
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Hamilton Zoo (Māori: Rawhi Whakaaturanga o Kirikiriroa) is the main zoological garden of Hamilton, New Zealand. Covering 25 hectares (62 acres), it is situated on Brymer Road in the Hamilton suburb of Rotokauri, on the outskirts of the metropolitan area towards the northwest. It is owned by the Hamilton City Council with the Department of Recreation and Welfare handling the day-to-day running of the site.
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37.7745°S 175.2148°E / -37.7745; 175.2148 | |
Date opened | 1969 |
Location | Hamilton, New Zealand |
Land area | 25 ha (62 acres) |
No. of animals | 400+ |
No. of species | 93+ |
Memberships | ZAA[1] |
Major exhibits | Chimpanzee, Sumatran tiger, white rhino, painted hunting dog, small cats, small primates, Free Flight Sanctuary |
Website | hamiltonzoo |
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Hamilton Zoo is the first zoo in New Zealand to become fully accredited by the Zoo and Aquarium Association.[2]