Soirée at the Zoo: A Night for our Whānau & Animals

Te Nukuao Wellington Zoo and Ronald McDonald House Charities® (RMHC®) New Zealand invite you to an exclusive fundraising event: Soirée at the Zoo: A Night for our Whānau & Animals.

Join the two charities for a refined evening of celebration and generosity, where compassion for people and care for wildlife come together in a truly unique setting.

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Guests will experience Te Nukuao Wellington Zoo after hours, enjoy elegant hospitality, and take part in an inspiring night of entertainment and giving, all in support of Wellington families and animals.

What to expect:

• A rare opportunity to explore Wellington Zoo after hours! Join an exclusive Zoo tour and discover the Zoo from a whole new perspective.
• A complimentary welcome drink and delicious canapés throughout the evening
• An engaging live auction and raffle with exceptional prizes
• An entertaining MC, live local music and a chance to dance the night away
• Opportunities to connect with friends, colleagues, and familiar Wellington faces
• The moving story of a local RMHC® NZ whānau
• An insight into Te Nukuao Wellington Zoo’s vital conservation mahi in Aotearoa and around the world

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This fundraising event will make a tangible difference to Wellington families and animals. All proceeds from Soirée at the Zoo will be shared equally between Ronald McDonald House Charities® New Zealand and Te Nukuao Wellington Zoo.

Every day, RMHC® NZ provides a home-away-from-home for more than 100 families, offering comfort, care, and stability during difficult times. Your attendance — and your generosity on the night — will directly support families with essential accommodation and meals.

Through their community partnership, Te Nukuao Wellington Zoo welcomes RMHC® NZ families to the Zoo at no cost. Each year, over 400 adults and tamariki visit the Zoo to reconnect with nature and the restorative power of wildlife, joining the 250,000 people annually who experience the Zoo as a place of wellbeing and inspiration.

With only 150 seats available, this will be an unforgettable evening of purpose and celebration.

Secure your place today and be part of a night that supports whānau, wildlife, and the community that connects us all.

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Invoicing options are also available; please email [email protected] for more information.

Please note: Event data will be shared with both RMHC® NZ and Te Nukuao Wellington Zoo.

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