Gastropub, Royal Oak
The Zookeeper's Son
Welcome to Royal Oak’s best loved local, where the beers flow cold and the stories flow far.
Gastropub, Royal Oak
The Zookeeper's Son
With a range of versatile spaces and quirky atmosphere, The Zookeepers Son is the ideal venue for your next event.
Gastropub, Royal Oak
The Zookeeper's Son
Want $1 back for every $10 you spend? Earn and redeem Joylab Rewards Dollars in our network of 20+ bars, pubs and restaurants across Auckland.
Gastropub, Royal Oak
The Zookeeper's Son
Welcome to Royal Oak’s best loved local, where the beers flow cold and the stories flow far.
Gastropub, Royal Oak
The Zookeeper's Son
With a range of versatile spaces and quirky atmosphere, The Zookeepers Son is the ideal venue for your next event.
Gastropub, Royal Oak
The Zookeeper's Son
Want $1 back for every $10 you spend? Earn and redeem Joylab Rewards Dollars in our network of 20+ bars, pubs and restaurants across Auckland.

- 715 Mt Albert Road
- Royal Oak
- Auckland
- View map
- (09) 625 7550
- Hours
- Monday: CLOSED
- Tuesday - Thursday: 12 - 9pm
- Friday & Saturday: 12 - late
- Sunday: 12 - 9pm
Step into The Zookeeper’s Son, where the beers flow cold and the stories flow far; including our own nod to the family which ran one of Auckland’s first zoos in the Royal Oak area. We haven’t forgotten our roots - not as animals, but in treating all like family - including you. Our modest food and fresh drinks are reason enough to get your people together, be it a catch-up, Christmas function or social celebration, but the sense of kinship can’t be missed. Come and make your own story.
Free on-site car parking available behind the establishment.
Say g'day to Lisa, chief joybringer at The Zookeeper's Son.
Menu
- ZOOKEEPER'S FOOD TRUCK
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- CHEESY PIZZA BREAD
- garlic 15.5 (V)
- FRIED CHICKEN TACO
- shredded leaves, aioli, pickles, salsa 16.5
- CHICKEN WINGS
- original Buffalo wing sauce, blue cheese dipping sauce, pickles 21.0 (GF)
- BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN
- chipotle aioli 19.0
- GRILLED HALLOUMI & MISO ROAST EGGPLANT
- green chilli sambal 18.5 (V/GF)
- SALT & PEPPER SQUID
- aioli 17.9 (GF)
- PRAWN DUMPLINGS
- Zoo dipping sauce (4) 13.5
- WOK-FRIED SWEET CHILLI PRAWNS
- chill, ginger, garlic, coconut rice 19.5 (GF)
- JALAPEÑO & CREAM CHEESE POPPA
- corn chip crumb 16.5 (V)
- LOADED CAULIFLOWER
- three cheese sauce, crispy garlic, toasted cashews, chilli flakes 17.5 (V/GFA)
- BOK CHOY & MUSHROOM DUMPLINGS
- ponzu (4) 11.5 (V)
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- PIZZA
- GF base available +3.0
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- HAWAIIAN
- bacon, pineapple 23.5
- BROKEN PRAWN
- fresh chilli 26.9
- PEPPERONI
- mozzarella, loaded pepperoni 25.5
- MEAT LOVERS
- bacon, salami, chicken, BBQ sauce 26.9
- MARGHERITA
- mozzarella, fresh tomato, basil 23.5 (V)
- CHICKEN & BACON
- onion, baby spinach, ranch dressing 25.5
- PESTO CHICKEN
- basil pesto, mushroom, pine nuts 23.5
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- SIDE SHOW
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- FRIES
- aioli 9.0 (V)
- CRISPY ONION RINGS
- secret sauce 10.5 (V)
- COS
- house dressing, parmesan 9.5 (V/GF)
- SEASONAL VEGGIES
- garlic butter 9.5 (V/GF)
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- The Ringmaster Platter
- Buttermilk chicken, BBQ ribs, Italian sausage, crispy onion rings, pickles, black olives, grilled veggies & whipped feta, garlic & herb flatbread 53.5
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- THE MAIN EVENT
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- FISH & CHIPS
- tartare sauce, lemon 27.0
- CLASSIC CAESAR
- crispy bacon, baby cos, crushed croutons, egg, anchovy aioli 20.5 ADD chicken 6.0
- BBQ RIBS
- chips, greens 350g 29.9 (GF)
- FRIED CHICKEN BURGER
- bacon, lettuce, pickles, ranch dressing, fries 26.0
- LOADED BEEF BURGER
- beef pattie, onion rings, pickles, cheese, lettuce, tomato, fries 27.0
- ROAST PORK BELLY
- triple-cooked potatoes, greens, apple sauce 31.5 (GF)
- 300G SIRLOIN STEAK & CHIPS
- garlic butter & jus 39.5 (GF)
- MEXICAN BEAN BURGER
- pickles, lettuce, salsa, chipotle aioli, fries 25.5 (V)
- FAMOUS #6 FETTUCINE
- chicken, bacon, mushroom, onions, cream sauce 24.9
- ITALIAN SUMMER BOWL
- orzo pasta, green olives, baby tomato, ricotta, baby spinach, red onion, balsamic dressing 24.9 (V) ADD chicken 6.0
- BROKEN PRAWN BOWL
- wasabi mayo, iceberg, peas, herbs, avocado, rice crisp 25.9 (GF)
- FALAFEL BOWL
- roast cauliflower, saffron rice, kale, fried chickpeas, sunflower seeds, tahini dressing 24.0 (V/GF) ADD chicken 6.0
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- $20 PUB FAVOURITES
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- COCONUT CHICKEN CURRY
- jasmine rice, naan bread
- CARROT & PISTACHIO FRITTERS
- cauliflower tabbouleh, coriander yoghurt (V)
- CLUB SANDWICH
- chicken, bacon, fried egg, lettuce, fries
- SLOW COOKED BEEF NACHOS
- black beans, cheese, sour cream, jalapeño
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- THE CUBS MENU
- 15.0 each
- All cubs receive a free ice cream and chocolate sauce with every meal
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- FRIED CHICKEN
- fries, chipotle aioli
- PRAWN DUMPLINGS
- Zoo dipping sauce
- FISH & CHIPS
- tartare sauce
- CHEESEBURGER
- beef pattie, cheese, fries
- CHICKEN & VEGETABLES
- grilled chicken, jus
- MINI #6 FETTUCCINE
- chicken, bacon, cream
- LOADED FRIES
- cheese, gravy
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- MINI PIZZAS
- HAWAIIAN
- bacon, pineapple
- MARGHERITA
- mozzarella, fresh tomato, basil (V)
- PEPPERONI
- mozzarella, loaded pepperoni
- DESSERT
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- APPLE PIE WAFFLE
- toffee apple, caramel, vanilla bean ice cream 13.9
- CHOCOLATE BROWNIE SLICE
- chocolate ice cream, caramel 13.9 (GF)
- TIRAMISU
- espresso syrup 13.9
- STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE SHAKE
- liquid cheesecake, strawberry ice cream, shortcake crumb, vanilla sugar 14.5
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- Please click the 'Download Menu' button above to see our beverage menu

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Book a private event
From your mate’s birthday to slick work parties and wedding receptions, there are joyful memories ready to be made right here (or forgotten, as appropriate).
The Zookeeper's Son is part of Auckland’s most joyful hospitality network, where you can be rewarded for connecting with your nearest and dearest at over 20 neighbourhood locals.


Every Saturday from 5pm / The Zookeeper's Son
Bottom's Up - your Saturday night plans are sorted!
Keep your pants on and perch your toosh on a leaner at Zookeeper's Son every Saturday from 5-9 pm with Bottomless Chicken & Waffles, washed down with bottomless prosecco and Export Gold for only $45.
All bookings are for a 2 hour time slot beginning at either 5pm or 7.15pm.
R18 event. Bookings not essential but required.
7.15PM Book Now
R18 event.


Every Tuesday, 7pm / The Zookeeper's Son
Every Tuesday, 7pm.
Free Entry
1st prize - $100 Zoo's voucher
2nd prize - $50 Zoo's voucher
3rd prize - $30 Zoo's voucher
Book your table below.
Quiz starts at 7pm sharp. You can register your team with our friendly staff when you arrive.


Every Friday / The Zookeeper's Son
99c wings returns 11th February 2022.
Round up your week with wings, wings and more wings!
Every Friday you can get our Buffalo Wings for only 99c. Wash 'em down with a cold beer for the perfect pair.
Minimum of 5 wings per order


/ The Zookeeper's Son
Catch your favourite sports live & loud at your local with a cold beer in hand!
Get your Rugby, football or UFC fix with all the matches playing live on our big screens.
Book your spot in front of the big screen now!




Every Weekend / The Zookeeper's Son
The best nights of the week at Zoo's are filled with live music, drinks and a bloody good time!
FRIDAY NIGHT - Liquid Honey til late, our resident girl group singing the hits that'll get you on the dancefloor
Sip away on our $10 cocktails from 6pm every Friday
SATURDAY NIGHT - Mischief Band til late, a four-piece band bringing the party to the 'burbs playing the anthems you know and love!
Book in early for our Bottomless Fried Chicken & Waffles with beer and bubbles.
Gather the crew, grab a brew or two and let loose into the early hours.


Available All Day / The Zookeeper's Son
What's better than a hearty winter roast on a chilly Sunday?
Our Sunday Roast is back, and for $20 you'll get pieces of mouth-watering meat, paired with crispy potatoes, seasonal vegas and fluffy Yorkshire puddings, topped off with gravy.
Book your spot below.


every Friday / The Zookeeper's Son
Good-bye working week, hello cocktails!
Meet the crew at Zoo's for a night of $10 cocktails to sip away on while our live band plays every Friday from 6pm.
Cosmopolitan | Blue Lagoon | Pineapple Mojito | Strawberry Daquiri | Appletini
The easiest decision you'll make all week - come for the cocktails and stay for the tunes!
Check out our live music schedule.