Franklin Zoo

GrabOne deal extended to expire 31.01.2012

To all those people who have purchased GrabOne admission vouchers to the Franklin Zoo & Wildlife Sanctuary: These are to expire on 31 December 2011. Due to bad weather, we have extended the expiry date until 31 January 2012 – we want you to come and visit us so please [...]

Come and see Ruby our African lioness here she is lying on top of her den on a foggy morning

To become a Zoo director, zoo operator, zoo keeper and zoo veterinarian all at the same time is not for the faint hearted. But for Dr Helen Schofield, it became a reality five years ago…

These unusual and fascinating frogs are new to the Franklin Zoo & Wildlife Sanctuary coming from Auckland Zoo.

Franklin Zoo and Wildlife Sanctuary is a very special place. It is a privilege to have our wonderful supporters, help us, to make it possible to care for our special needs birds, reptiles and animals.