Children's Day 2024
Posted 27 February 2024
We're celebrating Children's Day this Sunday (3 March) with 50% off general admission* all day!
Ditch the car and save the hassle of parking with FREE rides to the Zoo thanks to Busit!
Start your adventure at the Rotokauri Transport Hub and ride the double decker OR jump on the Dinsdale bus - both are completely FREE!
*T&Cs apply
HAMILTON ZOO ADMISSION:
The 50% discounted rates apply to single day, individual admission purchased in-person on the 3rd March 2024 for use on the 3rd March 2024.
Does not apply to pre-paid online tickets, family passes, annual passes, education or group rates.
| Admission Type | Children's Day Discounted Admission | Regular Admission |
| Adult | $13.00 | $26.00 |
| Cardholder | $9.50 | $19.00 |
| Child | $6.00 | $12.00 |
| Under 3s | FREE | FREE |
| Family | Not discounted | $75.00 |
| Group Rates | Not discounted | See prices here |
| Annual Passes | Not discounted | See prices here |
Please note: With all admission purchases being made on the day, please expect some waiting times upon arrival.
DOUBLE DECKER BUS:
Ride the double-decker bus for free from Rotokauri Transport Hub to Hamilton Zoo between 10am – 4pm.
| Departing Rotokauri Transport Hub | 10:00am | 11:00am | 12:00pm - 12:30pm (Driver break) | 1:15pm | 2:15pm (Final trip to the Zoo) | ||
| Departing Hamilton Zoo | 10:30am | 11:30am | 12:45pm | 1:45pm | 2:45pm | 3:30pm | 4:00pm |
Please note: The double-decker ride is a very popular option, so please expect some waiting times.
Find the schedule and more info here!
DINSDALE BUS:
Ride the Dinsdale route 3 bus for free to Hamilton Zoo between 10am – 4pm, just let the driver know you are going to a Children's Day event and jump on board.
Find the schedule and more info here!
TERMS & CONDITIONS:
- 50% discount applies to single day, single person general admission tickets purchased in-person on the 3rd of March 2024 only (not pre-paid online tickets).
- Cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount, including the discounted education visit rate and family pass.
- Does not apply to the purchase or renewal of Hamilton Zoo Annual Passes.
- Bus times are approximate and subject to change.
