# Wellington Zoo

Wellington, New Zealand

New Zealand's oldest zoo, founded in 1906 in Newtown after the Prime Minister was gifted a lion cub. Spread across 13 hectares of town belt, it cares for more than 500 animals and runs The Nest Te Kohanga, a hospital treating native wildlife.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Wellington Zoo, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: -41.3225, 174.785

[City page](/cities/wellington)

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