Annual Zoo family membership, from $199

Zoo passes make a great gift for young families or new parents – you’re giving them unlimited days worth of entertainment in nature for a whole year. A family pass (two parents and up to three children) is $259 for Wellington Zoo, $199 for Christchurch’s Orana Wildlife Park, Hamilton’s Zoo is $249 and it’s $220 for Auckland Zoo. The proceeds go towards supporting local wildlife conservation, so it’s a win-win.