Zoological Society of Auckland Events
Last Field Trip of 2010
A great chance to make a difference for a small zoo AND get a superb one-off behind the scenes tour (including New Zealand's only African elephant Mila). Hear about the great work they do, the individual stories of the animals and their plans for the future. A great day out - Sat 20 Nov.
2010 Field Trip
Hamilton Zoo and behind the scenes - a close up and personal view for our members only. Limited places so please book.
UNFORTUNATELY, WE ARE FULLY BOOKED FOR THIS FIELD TRIP.
2010 Africa Night
Zoo offers Aucklanders unforgettable night in Africa
Spend an unforgettable evening in Africa at Auckland Zoo’s annual Africa Night (4.30pm – 9.30pm) on Sunday 3 October and immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and tastes of this continent that’s so famous for its awe-inspiring wildlife.
Your urban safari begins at 4.30pm with a behind-the-scenes tour and the chance to get up close to some of Africa’s most well known wildlife including lions, hippos, rhinos, and giraffe before enjoying a traditional African dinner in the Old Elephant House.
A special guest speaker will entertain you with tales of Africa following a live auction, which offers you the opportunity to bid for some unique and affordable items.
The night is a joint fundraiser for the Auckland Conservation Fund and Zoological Society of Auckland to help support conservation projects as well as provide grants to further conservation work or studies.
“Africa Night is a unique experience not to be missed; it is a complete African treat for the senses! It’s also a great chance to support the work of the Zoo’s Conservation Fund which supports a range of local and international projects for endangered wildlife, including some of the African animals you will meet on the night,” says Auckland Zoo Conservation Officer, Peter Fraser.
Africa Night
• Sunday 3 October, 4.30pm – 9.30pm
• Tickets $90 per person including behind-the-scenes tour, dinner and complimentary drink
• Bookings can be made by phoning the zoo’s Information Centre on (09) 360 3805
• Advance booking is required
Africa Night is presented by Auckland Zoo, Zoological Society of Auckland and Auckland Zoo’s Pridelands team.
2010 AGM and BBQ
ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY of AUCKLAND INC
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
at the Band Rotunda, Auckland Zoo
6.30 pm Wednesday 24 February 2010
Agenda:
1) Apologies
2) Confirmation of mi
nutes of last AGM held 11th February 2009
3) Annual General Report
4) Election of Officers: nominations will be taken from the floor. If you cannot attend the AGM but wish to put your name forward for election, please ring the Society’s Secretary Christine Liggins (09) 476 5962.
5) General B
usiness
A quorum of 10 members is required to hold the AGM.
80th Birthday Celebration
Invitations will soon be winging their way to all members and some special guests, to celebrate the Society's 80th birthday, which fittingly coincides with Darwin's bicentennary.
Date: September 2nd 2009
Time: 6.00-8.30pm
Venue: Old Elephant House, Auckland Zoo
Tui de Roi Book Launch - " Galapagos - Preserving Darwin's Legacy"
At Unitec, Monday September 28, 6.30pm. RSVP required.
Dr Ian Singleton - Saving the Orangutan
Sumatran-based Dr Singleton is the Director, Sumatran Orangutan Conservation Programme (SOCP) and talks about the orangutan crisis and the work being done to save this critically endangered great ape. All proceeds go toward conservation efforts of the SOCP.
At Unitec, Wednesday 11 November,
TIME: 6:30pm – 9:15pm
VENUE: Unitec Lecture Theatre 1018 (Building 23)
Directions at www.unitec.ac.nz
COST: $25 per person (includes refreshments) (Unitec students $15)
BOOKINGS: Phone 09 360 3805 Visit www.aucklandzoo.co.nz
