Close Encounters With Giraffe Auckland Zoo New Zealand

A giraffe gives visitors a thrill during one of the close encounters scheduled daily at the Auckland Zoo on the North Island of New Zealand.
It is rare to get this close to a giraffe but while visiting the Pridelands area at the Auckland Zoo on the North Island of New Zealand, time slots are available to enjoy these close encounters. A ...

Tuatara Reptile Close Up Picture Auckland Zoo New Zealand

An ancient reptile known as a Tuatara, remains motionless in his habitat at the Auckland Zoo on the North Island of New Zealand while we capture a close up picture.
Without moving a limb, an ancient reptile called a Tuatara keeps an eye on the visitors to the Auckland Zoo on the North Island of New Zealand allowing everyone to capture a close up picture. An e ...

Otago First Church Stained Glass Windows New Zealand

Touring through the First Church of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand, the stained glass windows are stunning as the sunlight shines through them.
Stained glass windows are beautiful at the best of times, but these ones are extremely colorful as the light shines through while looking at them from the inside of the First Church of Otago in Du ...

Wellington Cable Car With City Scenery North Island NZ

From the Wellington Botanic Gardens on the North Island of NZ, one can enjoy the scenery of the cable car and the City of Wellington.
From the upper terminus where the cable car loads at the Wellington Botanic Gardens in Wellington on the North Island of NZ, the scenery of the city is beautiful. One cable car starts at the Welli ...

Wellington Central Business District Night Lights New Zealand

The night lights of the Wellington Central Business District and Jervois Quay on the North Island of New Zealand, illuminate the skyline of the downtown core.
A park like setting and walkway line one side of the street where Jervois Quay is located in the Central Business District in the City of Wellington, New Zealand while the other is adorned with sk ...

Sky Tower Downtown Auckland Aerial New Zealand

An aerial view of the downtown core of Auckland City and Waitemata Harbour from the observation deck of the Sky Tower located on the North Island of New Zealand.
The Sky Tower in Auckland City, New Zealand is a popular tourist attraction and when reaching the observation deck, the aerial view of the downtown area of Auckland and Waitemata Harbour is breath ...

Wellington Central Business District Jervois Quay New Zealand

As night settles in around the city of Wellington, the central business district and Jervois Quay become illuminated.
At night in the city of Wellington on the North Island of New Zealand, Jervois Quay and the central business district becomes illuminated as the skyscraper buildings tower above the main road wher ...

Mission Bay Fisherman Auckland North Island New Zealand

A fisherman spends hours on the coastal shores at Mission Bay in Auckland on the North Island of New Zealand where the scenery highlights Rangitoto Island.
A fisherman is well prepared with two fishing poles and the proper tackle and lures where he tries to snag the smaller species of fish which reside along the coastal shores of Mission Bay in Auckl ...

Auckland Zoo Animal Pridelands North Island NZ

Various species of animals live in the Pridelands at the Auckland Zoo on the North Island of NZ, but none of them are as tall and unique as the giraffe.
The long spotted neck of an animal in the Pridelands area at the Auckland Zoo on the North Island of NZ, makes visitors look way up to find the cute face of a giraffe. This close encounter with th ...

Swimming Hippopotamus Photo Auckland Zoo New Zealand

Peacefully swimming in its habitat at the Auckland on the North Island of New Zealand, a hippopotamus captivates visitors walking by.
Swimming is a favorite past time for a hippopotamus where it can keep itself out of the sun to avoid being sunburnt making water an essential requirement for the survival of the hippopotamus. The ...

Ring Tailed Lemur Auckland Zoo North Island New Zealand

A Ring-tailed Lemur sitting with its back to the visitors at the Auckland Zoo on the North Island of New Zealand, stops in his tracks to investigate the noise around him.
The Ring-tailed Lemur is considered as an endangered species and visitors to the Auckland Zoo on the North Island of New Zealand should consider themselves lucky to watch these animals roam about ...

Cute Spider Monkey Photo Auckland Zoo New Zealand

A cute Spider Monkey clinging to the branches in his habitat at the Auckland Zoo on the North Island of New Zealand has come close enough to capture a photo.
Ready for anything, this cute Spider Monkey stares back at visitors to the Auckland Zoo on the North Island of New Zealand as they watch him swing about his habitat. Hanging in an upside position, ...

Two Eastern Water Dragon Reptiles Auckland Zoo New Zealand

Reptiles are fascinating creatures and these two Eastern Water Dragons remain motionless long enough for visitors to the Auckland Zoo in New Zealand to capture their picture.
Sitting peacefully amongst the greenery in their habitat at the Auckland Zoo in New Zealand, two Eastern Water Dragons remain still to ensure there is no danger lurking about. These reptiles love ...

New Zealand Sunset City Skyline Waitemata Harbour Auckland

From a viewpoint across Waitemata Harbour, New Zealand, a blanket of clouds at sunset creates a beautiful backdrop for the skyline of Auckland City.
From a beautiful viewpoint at Mt. Victoria Reserve and Lookout across Waitemata Harbour in Devonport, New Zealand, the skyline of the city of Auckland is spectacular at sunset. Laying on top of th ...

Auckland Harbour Bridge Sunset Waitemata Harbour New Zealand

The sunset lighting illuminates the sky over the Auckland Harbour Bridge and the North Shore which is beautiful from across the Waitemata Harbour in Auckland, New Zealand.
The Mt. Victoria Reserve and Lookout in Devonport on the North Shore across the Waitemata Harbour in Auckland, New Zealand is the ideal location to relax and watch the sunset engulf the region. Al ...

Australian King Parrot Picture Auckland Zoo New Zealand

Resting peacefully in the tree branches in his habitat at the Auckland Zoo on the North Island of New Zealand, the Australian King Parrot shows off its vibrant colors.
Male and female species of the Australian King Parrot are easy to tell apart as the male has a bright red head, chest and lower undersides while the female's is green. As the daylight hours bright ...

Spider Monkey Tree Climbing Auckland Zoo NZ

Tree climbing is a favorite past time for the Spider Monkey and fun for visitors to the Auckland Zoo in NZ to watch as they swing amongst their habitat.
Climbing trees comes naturally to a Spider Monkey and this little one shows off for visitors who come to the Auckland Zoo on the North Island of NZ. With one arm hooked onto the tree branches abov ...

Ancient Tuatara Reptile Picture Auckland Zoo New Zealand

Without moving a muscle, an ancient reptile, the Tuatara sits motionless while visitors to the Auckland Zoo on the North Island of New Zealand take its picture.
Many find reptiles do be repulsive, but this ancient reptile known as a Tuatara is a must see while visiting the Auckland Zoo on the North Island of New Zealand. The Tuatara has been placed on the ...

New Zealand Scaup Family Picture Auckland Zoo NZ

A mother and three chicks make up this New Zealand Scaup family who reside at the Auckland Zoo on the North Island of NZ.
While three chicks nestle and clean themselves on a log alongside their habitat at the Auckland Zoo on the North Island of NZ, the mother watches closely over her family. The female can lay up to ...

Grazing Rhinoceros Auckland Zoo North Island New Zealand

This rhinoceros will spend at least half of its day grazing on the short grassy areas in his habitat at the Auckland Zoo on the North Island of New Zealand.
In the Pridelands area of the Auckland Zoo on the North Island of New Zealand, visitors can view the Rhinoceros who is one of the permanent residents. Grazing on grasses, the Rhinoceros uses its w ...

Chacma Baboon Picture Auckland Zoo New Zealand

The Chacma Baboon at the Auckland Zoo on the North Island of New Zealand, sits quietly on the grass watching visitors passing by to admire him.
The solitaire Chacma Baboon at the Auckland Zoo on the North Island of New Zealand sits peacefully in the shade with his arms nicely crossed as he watches visitors watching him. This Chacma Baboon ...

Auckland Zoo Giraffe Picture North Island New Zealand

A close up picture of the neck and head of a giraffe who lives in the Pridelands at the Auckland Zoo in Auckland on the North Island of New Zealand.
Visitors to the Pridelands region at the Auckland Zoo on the North Island of New Zealand, are treated to a close encounter with the giraffe. As the giraffe heads toward the edge of its habitat, vi ...

Cute Hippopotamus Picture Watering Hole Auckland Zoo

Maneuvering around its watering hole at the Auckland Zoo on the North Island of New Zealand, this cute Hippopotamus only allows his backside to see the sunlight.
With its broad head partially submerged in its watering hole at the Auckland Zoo on the North Island of New Zealand, this hippopotamus stays cool in the heat of the sun. Its eyes and cute round ea ...

Springbok Antelope Picture Pridelands Auckland Zoo NZ

In the Pridelands region at the Auckland Zoo in Auckland on the North Island, NZ, a Springbok (antelope) rests on the dry, barren terrain.
Lazing about his habitat at the Auckland Zoo on the North Island of NZ, a Springbok, also known as an antelope, gives visitors plenty of time to capture his picture. The Springbok is a medium size ...

Oriental Small Clawed Otters Meal Auckland Zoo New Zealand

One of the two Oriental Small Clawed Otters trying to enjoy its meal while the other one tries to snag a bite in their habitat at the Auckland Zoo on the North Island of New Zealand.
These Oriental Small Clawed Otters at the Auckland Zoo on the North Island of New Zealand are two of a group which reside in this habitat on a regular basis. One of these two decides to enjoy a me ...

Sky Tower Street View Auckland City New Zealand

From the street in the City of Auckland, New Zealand, one can look skywards and view the Sky Tower from below to see how high it reaches.
The Sky Tower is a famous landmark in the City of Auckland which attracts thousands of tourists every year. From the street, one can look straight up to view the Sky Tower which seems to go on for ...

Sandy Beach Foot Bridge Mission Bay Auckland New Zealand

A foot bridge down to the sandy beach at Mission Bay in Auckland, New Zealand allows people easy access to the water's edge.
A stroll along the sandy beach at Mission Bay in Auckland, New Zealand is the perfect way to spend a few hours on a warm, summer day. The foot bridge leading down to the beach is easily accessible ...

Auckland City Dusk Illumination Skyline New Zealand

As dusk moves in over Auckland City and Waitemata Harbour on the North Island of New Zealand, the illumination of the skyline is spectacular from the Mt. Victoria Reserve in Devonport.
At the Mt. Victoria Reserve and Lookout in the suburb of Devonport, the skyline of Auckland City, New Zealand becomes brighter as the lighting at dusk starts to diminish and darkness closes in to ...

Dunedin Railway Station Landscape Otago New Zealand

The landscape surrounding the historic building which houses the Dunedin Railway Station in Otago on the South Island of New Zealand is beautifully maintained with its colorful gardens and decorative maze of greenery.
The landscape surrounding the Dunedin Railway Station in Otago on the South Island of New Zealand is a park like setting which is always kept perfectly manicured. Nicely trimmed hedges, luxurious ...

Auckland City Sunset Skyline North Island New Zealand

A sunset highlights Auckland City on the North Island of New Zealand as the lights from the downtown core become brighter as darkness moves in. The skyline is picturesque at sunset but even more so at night.
As the sunset hues begin to fade and darkness moves in over Auckland on the North Island of New Zealand, the illumination of the city sparkles in the lighting. From Mt. Victoria Reserve and Lookou ...

First Church Dunedin Otago South Island New Zealand

The stunning architecture on the exterior of the First Church in Dunedin, Otago on the South Island of New Zealand which opened its doors in November of 1873.
The landscape is perfectly manicured around the historic architectural masterpiece of the First Church located in Dunedin, Otago on the South Island of New Zealand. The history of the First Church ...

Summit Road City Scenery Port Hills Canterbury New Zealand

The scenery from a view point on Summit Road on the Port Hills is beautiful as you overlook the City of Christchurch on the South Island of New Zealand.
The City of Christchurch in Canterbury, New Zealand is the largest one on the South Island and while driving on Summit Road on the Port Hills, people stop to enjoy the scenery of the landscape. Th ...

Albatross Fountain Dusk Illumination Wellington New Zealand

The illumination of the Albatross at dusk in the town of Wellington on the North Island of New Zealand where the water in the fountain trickles off the top of the sculpture.
As the sky above Wellington, New Zealand begins to darken at dusk, the Albatross sculpture located along the waterfront shows of its beauty as the lights begin to brighten. The illumination of the ...

Beach Pathway Mission Bay Auckland New Zealand

A pathway runs alongside the beach at Mission Bay in Auckland, New Zealand, a beautiful place to take an afternoon walk and admire the scenery.
On one side of this pathway at Mission Bay in Auckland, New Zealand, people can enjoy the sandy beach and water while on the other, a park like setting is the ideal place for a picnic. Benches, to ...

Lions Picture Pridelands Auckland Zoo New Zealand

One of the most beautiful and powerful animals at the Auckland Zoo in New Zealand are the lions which are found in the Pridelands area.
Two of the lions at the Auckland Zoo in New Zealand, rest near some logs in the partial shade in the Pridelands area while visitors stop to take their picture and admire their beauty. At the zoo, ...

Cute Cotton Topped Tamarin Picture Auckland Zoo NZ

Amongst the trees in this habitat at the Auckland Zoo on the North Island of NZ, visitors can view these cute little monkeys, the Cotton Topped Tamarin.
While visiting the Auckland Zoo in NZ, be sure to scan through the trees for this cute little tree dwelling mammal, the Cotton Topped Tamarin. The smallest species of monkey easily identified by i ...

Eastern Water Dragon Portrait Auckland Zoo New Zealand

An Eastern Water Dragon appears paralyzed as we capture this portrait of him amongst the shrubs at the Auckland Zoo on the North Island of New Zealand.
Standing very still in his habitat at the Auckland Zoo in New Zealand, this Eastern Water Dragon remained like this long enough to capture his portrait. Blending in with the vegetation, the lizard ...

Hippopotamus Zoo Habitat Auckland New Zealand

With half of its head above water, a Hippopotamus relaxes and cools off in the water in his habitat at the Auckland Zoo on the North Island of New Zealand.
In the summer, a hippopotamus will spend many hours during the day in the water in its habitat at the Auckland Zoo in New Zealand as they can easily burn their bodies from the heat of the sun. As ...

Emu Auckland Zoo Picture North Island New Zealand

A large bird known as the Emu, lounges about his habitat during the summer at the Auckland Zoo on the North Island of New Zealand.
Taking time out in his habitat at the Auckland Zoo on the North Island of New Zealand, this Emu watches the tourists pass by as they stop to take a picture. The Emu is the second largest bird in t ...

Auckland City Harbour Dusk Skyline New Zealand

The harbour appears quiet as dusk highlights the skyline of the city of Auckland as seen from Mt. Victoria Reserve and Lookout on the North Shore of the Waitemata Harbour.
The skyline of the city of Auckland, New Zealand is backdropped by the beautiful hues adorning the sky at dusk. Vibrant yellow hues highlight the peaks of the mountain range and filter through the ...