Out At The Zoo

Sat 8 March - Sun 9 March, 2025


Join us for a weekend of fun as we celebrate diversity! Out at the Zoo is part of the Wellington Pride Festival, and we’re excited to share this special event with our community.

Enjoy a range of activities, including live performances, face painting, rainbow-themed snacks, and more! We’re proud to continue our commitment to creating an inclusive and welcoming space for Aotearoa’s rainbow communities and allies.

Performers
• Two drag performers 
• The Glamaphones
• Tīwhanawhana Kapa Haka


Out at the Zoo Schedule

Saturday
• 10:00am - 12:00 pm Drag performer roaming from the Zoo Entrance to Kea
• 10:00am Penguin talk - learn about our same-sex Penguin pairs
• 10:45am Drag performance at The Barn
• 10:00am - 3:00 pm Face painting at He Tuku Aroha, Meet the Locals
• 2:30pm Kapa Haka performance by Tīwhanawhana at The Barn
• 3:00pm Penguin talk - learn about our same-sex Penguin pairs

Sunday
• 10:00 am - 12:00pm Drag performer roaming from the Zoo Entrance to Kea
• 10:00am Penguin talk - learn about our same-sex Penguin pairs
• 10:45am Drag performance at The Barn
• 10:00am - 3:00pm Face painting at He Tuku Aroha, Meet the Locals
• 12:30pm - 1:30pm Drag performer roaming from the Zoo Entrance to Kea
• 1:00pm Drag performance at The Barn
• 2:30pm Choir performance by The Glamaphones at Wild Theatre
• 3:00pm Penguin talk - learn about our same-sex Penguin pairs