Auckland Zoo Shop, Auckland
What to buy here: Wooden Kiwis.
The shy kiwi is New Zealand’s national bird. They are endangered so to catch a glimpse of one, is especially memorable for most visitors to New Zealand. As a souvenir, the kiwi comes in many forms but the most classic is when it is made of wood. Wooden kiwis of many shapes and forms can be found in almost any store that sells souvenirs, art, and wooden homeware products. A fitting place to purchase wooden kiwis is at Auckland Zoo. The zoo itself has a darkened kiwi enclosure so it’s a nice experience to be able to see a kiwi and then buy a wooden souvenir of these nocturnal, shy creatures from the same place. The Wildzone Gift Shop is open daily between 9.30am and 5.30pm excluding Christmas Day. One can expect to pay in the realms of between NZD30 up to NZD100 for a gorgeous wooden kiwi. The zoo is located on Motions Road in Western Springs.
The shy kiwi is New Zealand’s national bird. They are endangered so to catch a glimpse of one, is especially memorable for most visitors to New Zealand. As a souvenir, the kiwi comes in many forms but the most classic is when it is made of wood. Wooden kiwis of many shapes and forms can be found in almost any store that sells souvenirs, art, and wooden homeware products. A fitting place to purchase wooden kiwis is at Auckland Zoo. The zoo itself has a darkened kiwi enclosure so it’s a nice experience to be able to see a kiwi and then buy a wooden souvenir of these nocturnal, shy creatures from the same place. The Wildzone Gift Shop is open daily between 9.30am and 5.30pm excluding Christmas Day. One can expect to pay in the realms of between NZD30 up to NZD100 for a gorgeous wooden kiwi. The zoo is located on Motions Road in Western Springs.
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Auckland Zoo Shop on Map
Sight Name: Auckland Zoo Shop
Sight Location: Auckland, New Zealand (See walking tours in Auckland)
Sight Type: Shopping
Sight Location: Auckland, New Zealand (See walking tours in Auckland)
Sight Type: Shopping
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