Walk on the Wild Side: Gallery Encounters

Drop into Auckland Museum’s natural science galleries for surprise encounters with our larger-than-life wildlife enthusiasts. These July school holidays, step into a world where museum specimens come to life through story, imagination, and your help! Meet two larger-than-life wildlife enthusiasts who will be romping through our natural sciences galleries from 10AM – 12PM and 1PM – 3PM daily. Inspired by the spirit of nature documentaries, these “Attenborough-in-training” characters will share fascinating, funny, and sometimes surprising stories about the animals on display. Along the way, kids will be encouraged to capture their favourite creatures, taking inspiration from the stunning imagery in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition (BYO camera!). Drop in with your whānau to take a closer look at our wildlife on display, and discover how we can all care for the natural world and the incredible life within it. SAT 4 – SUN 19 JUL, 10AM – 12PM & 1PM – 3PM

Dates & Times

• Friday, 10 July 2026

  10:00 – 12:00 (Pacific/Auckland)

• Saturday, 11 July 2026

  10:00 – 12:00 (Pacific/Auckland)

• Sunday, 12 July 2026

  10:00 – 12:00 (Pacific/Auckland)

• Monday, 13 July 2026

  10:00 – 12:00 (Pacific/Auckland)

• Tuesday, 14 July 2026

  10:00 – 12:00 (Pacific/Auckland)

• Wednesday, 15 July 2026

  10:00 – 12:00 (Pacific/Auckland)

• Thursday, 16 July 2026

  10:00 – 12:00 (Pacific/Auckland)

• Friday, 17 July 2026

  10:00 – 12:00 (Pacific/Auckland)

• Saturday, 18 July 2026

  10:00 – 12:00 (Pacific/Auckland)

• Sunday, 19 July 2026

  10:00 – 12:00 (Pacific/Auckland)