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People are seated at two long tables with white tablecloths in the Kamala function room at Wellington Zoo. Colourful lanterns hang from the intricate metal ceiling.

Wellington Zoo Te Nukuao

Make your next event or conference a unique and memorable experience at Wellington Zoo Te Nukuao.

Just minutes from the city, Wellington Zoo has a range of venues available for your next meeting, party, or celebration.

Venues are sustainable and set amongst the zoo’s stunning scenery. The four meeting spaces suit up to 75 people, which include catering, use of audio-visual equipment and wifi. You can even explore the zoo. The larger venues can cater to up to 200 people.

You can even book the entire zoo for large evening functions. Experienced event planners and organisers can take care of everything for you. Additionally, talk to the zoo about add-ons for guided tours, Close Encounters, and glimpses behind the scenes.

Three people sit on a wooden bench at the Wellington Zoo and pet three Capibaras who are eating leafy greens.
The Kamala function space at the zoo has a concrete floor and metal mesh detail ceiling. Glass doors line one side and twinkle lights hang at one end.
People stand around inside the Kamala function room at Wellington Zoo. There are square boxes that are illuminated and act as seats.
The exterior of the Kamala venue at Wellington Zoo has a curved white roof. Glass doors line one entire side, opening out onto a concrete patio and steps.
Inside the Kamala function room at Wellington Zoo, the ceiling is an intricate metal mesh, the floors are concrete, and two long tables with black tablecloths and decorations run the room's length with seats on either side.

Highlights

  • Venue use includes entry to the zoo.
  • Free parking.
  • Add on Close Encounters and guided tours.

Rooms available

Spaces Floor space (sqm) Ceiling height Theatre Classroom Boardroom U-shape Banquet Cabaret Cocktail
The Nest — Te Kōhanga 49m² 2.5m+     20        
The Nest —Breakout Room 12m² 2.7m     8        
The Archibald Centre 87m² 2.8m+ 90 40     65   100
Kamala’s 121m² 4.2m 120 75     100   150
The Barn             40   200
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