On 16 December 1922 Auckland Zoo opened to its community for the first time — an exciting day in the history of Tāmaki Makaurau. Over its 100 years, the Zoo has evolved from its early days as a ‘living museum’ into a modern zoo that takes an active role in conserving wildlife in Aotearoa New Zealand and around the world. Within this book you’ll discover a diverse collection of captivating stories — personal accounts of former staff and their families who lived within the Zoo grounds; tales of unexpected animal adventures; the stories behind beloved heritage features like Cedric the dragon; day-to-day life at the Zoo (how do you anaesthetise a flamingo?); plus insights into the groundbreaking conservation work by the Zoo and its partners. Auckland Zoo: 100 Years, 100 Stories tells a rich and important New Zealand story — and all profits from the sale of this book will go towards wildlife conservation here in Aotearoa and across the globe.