Friends of the Zoo

The Friends are a committed group of volunteers who have supported the Zoo since 1983.

What do the Friends do?

Promote Hamilton Zoo as a valuable conservation and educational facility

Raise support for its development and use

Organise fund-raising activities for specific projects

What does basic membership offer?

By joining the Friends, you support the Zoo's role in wildlife conservation and education for future generations

Half price admission fees

Newsletters

Free admission to a Christmas social function

Active members are most welcome at the Friends' monthly meetings. To find out about active membership, phone Betty on 07 838 6953.

Membership is renewable yearly on 1 November in the following categories:

Family (2 adults and up to 4 children 2-16 years) $30 p.a.

Adult $12 p.a.

Child (2-16 years, additional to other memberships only) $6 p.a.

For a membership application form,