Ok a zoo is a zoo?...or is it? We visited Auckland Zoo, Western Springs in Grey Lynn at the end of March 2006. Coming from the UK I've been blessed with growing up and visiting the likes of London Zoo, Drusillas Zoo Park, Bristol Zoo and Windsor Safari Park (showing my age) etc. These zoos have always looked dated and behind the times with regards to how animals should be kept. On entering Auckland Zoo I was pleasantly surprised at how contemporary the zoo felt. Friendly, helpful staff, great signage, very clean and lots to see and do. Auckland Zoo is very much geared towards showcasing it's ...
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