Celebrate Christmas at The Zookeeper's Son
The Zookeeper's Son
Ho, ho, hurry! Book your Christmas party today and make it one to remember (or forget, as appropriate).
Give the gift of joy this Christmas
The Zookeeper's Son
We’re making the holiday season a breeze, one gift at a time. Get your loved ones a Joylab gift card for Christmas, granting them access to their choice of 20+ eateries, drinkeries and meeteries 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.
Celebrate Christmas at The Zookeeper's Son
The Zookeeper's Son
Ho, ho, hurry! Book your Christmas party today and make it one to remember (or forget, as appropriate).
Give the gift of joy this Christmas
The Zookeeper's Son
We’re making the holiday season a breeze, one gift at a time. Get your loved ones a Joylab gift card for Christmas, granting them access to their choice of 20+ eateries, drinkeries and meeteries 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
- Christmas Hours
- Christmas Eve: 11am - 9pm
- Christmas Day: CLOSED
- Boxing Day: 12 - 9pm
- New Year's Eve: 11am - 9pm
- 1 & 2 Jan: 12 - 9pm
- - - -
- Monday - Wednesday: 12 - 9pm
- Thursday: 12 - 10pm
- 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
- -
- CHEESY PIZZA BREAD
- garlic 17.6 (V/NGO)
- GRILLED FLATBREAD
- 8.0 (V) | ADD roasted garlic & walnut feta dip, za'atar 14.5 (V) OR buffalo mozzarella edamame smash, poppy seed & avocado oil 14.5 (V)
- SAN CHOY BAU
- mushroom medley, carrots, mung beans, cucumber, chilli & coriander 26.9 (VG/NGA)
- POPCORN PRAWNS
- curry leaves, spicy mango 21.5
- BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN
- Nashville mayo 21.9
- SALT & PEPPER SQUID
- Szechuan salt, lemon mayo 21.5 (NGA)
- MAC 'N CHEESE BITES
- smoked chipotle sauce, feta 19.5 (V)
- TACOS
- CHOOSE fried chicken, fried fish OR pulled jackfruit | shredded leaves, jalapeños, onion & tomato salsa 22.5
- TEMPURA EGGPLANT
- aioli, tamarind 21.6 (VG/NGA)
- PORK BELLY BITES
- Korean spiced, mung beans, carrot, spring onion 21.5 (NGA)
- CHICKEN WINGS
- CHOOSE original buffalo wing sauce OR BBQ sauce | celery, blue cheese dip 20.9 (NGA)
- * * *
- PIZZA
- No gluten added base +3.5
- -
- MARGHERITA
- cherry tomato, basil 26.5 (V/NGO/DFO)
- HAWAIIAN
- bacon, pineapple 26.5 (NGO/DFO)
- SPICY PEPPERONI
- pizza sauce, mozzarella 28.5 (NGO/DFO)
- CHICKEN & BRIE
- cranberry sauce 29.9 (NGO)
- POTATO & ROSEMARY
- confit garlic, cream, olive oil 26.9 (V/NGO)
- CHEESEBURGER
- wagyu beef mince, American cheese, fried pickle, burger sauce 28.0 (NGO)
- PESTO CHICKEN
- white sauce, fresh tomato, pine nuts 26.5 (NGO/DFO)
- * * *
- THE RINGMASTER PLATTER
- salt & pepper squid, lemon mayo, pork belly bites, mac 'n cheese bites, chipotle sauce, onion rings, tempura eggplant, aioli, cos cups, grilled flatbread 65.5
- -
- SIDE SHOW
- -
- FRIES
- aioli 11.0 (VG/NGA)
- CRISPY ONION RINGS
- 13.0 (V)
- GREEK SALAD
- house dressing 11.0 (V/NGA)
- * * *
- THE MAIN EVENT
- ------
- FISH 'N CHIPS
- beer battered, slaw, fries, tartare sauce 24.5
- 350G BBQ PORK RIBS
- fries, greens 35.5 (NGA)
- CRUMBED CHICKEN SCHNITZEL
- fries, slaw & gravy 32.9
- BROKEN PRAWN LINGUINE
- spinach, lemon & parsley butter sauce 30.5
- 300G SIRLOIN STEAK
- fries, roast garlic & herb butter, jus 46.0 (NGA/DFO)
- LOADED BURGER
- wagyu beef patty, onion rings, pickles, cheese, lettuce, tomato, fries SWAP quinoa & feta patty 30.0 (NGO)
- FRIED CHICKEN BURGER
- bacon, pickles, ranch dressing, fries | SWAP quinoa & feta patty 29.9 (NGO)
- * * *
- HARISSA POTATO & EGGPLANT
- Campari tomatoes, chimichurri 31.0 (VG)
- CLASSIC CAESAR
- cos lettuce, croutons, bacon, soft-boiled egg, parmesan 23.9 (NGO) | ADD grilled chicken OR salt & pepper squid +7.0
- BUFFALO CHICKEN SALAD
- blue cheese dressing, shredded vegetables, pear 33.5 (NGA/DFO)
- GREEN PAPAYA SALAD
- savoy cabbage, crushed peanuts, bird's eye chilli, basil, green beans, edamame, lemon soy vinaigrette 25.5 (VG/NGA) | ADD grilled chicken OR. salt & pepper squid +7.0
- SLOW-COOKED BEEF NACHOS
- black beans, cheese, salsa, sour cream, jalapeños 25.9 (NGA)
- ZOO'S LOADED DOG
- bratwurst, slow-cooked beef, liquid cheese, streaky bacon, cheddar 22.5
- * * *
- THE CUBS MENU
- 18.5 each
- All cubs meals come with ice cream and chocolate sauce for pudding
- FRIED CHICKEN
- fries, chipotle aioli
- FISH & CHIPS
- tartare sauce
- CHEESEBURGER
- beef patty, cheese, fries (NGO)
- MAC 'N CHEESE BITES
- napoli sauce (V)
- HOT DOG ROLL
- bratwurst, mozzarella, fries, tomato sauce
- * * *
- MINI PIZZA
- No gluten added base +3.5
- -
- HAWAIIAN
- bacon, pineapple
- MARGHERITA
- mozzarella, fresh tomato (V)
- CHICKEN & CHEESE
- cranberry sauce
- CHEESEBURGER
- wagyu mince, American cheese, burger sauce
- * * *
- DESSERT
- -
- CHOCOLATE BROWNIE SLICE
- chocolate ice cream, caramel 13.9 (V/NGA)
- RASPBERRY & PISTACHIO SEMIFREDDO
- strawberry compote, meringue 15.5 (V/NGA)
- GOOEY LEMON CRUNCH
- feijoa sorbet, lime gel 15.0 (V)
- * * *
- Please click the 'Download Menu' button above to see our beverage menu

What’s on





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.
If you are making a table reservation only (rather than enquiring for an event) please click here to book online.


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 5-9.30pm 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 7.30pm.
R18 event. Bookings essential.
---
Last 2023 sitting - Saturday 16 December
Back in 2024 - Saturday 20 January
Zoo's Bottomless Beer, Bubbles, Chicken & Waffles is an R18 event only.
2-hour package begins at confirmed booking start time. Late arrivals do not incur late start time.
Package applies to all guests at the table.
We do not offer discounts for those who are not consuming alcohol as non-alcoholic beverages are served as part of the package.
The Zookeeper's Son complies with the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 and therefore enforce the responsible consumption of alcohol by all our guests. Guests will not be served more than one beverage at a time as part of the bottomless brunch package. We offer non-alcoholic beverages and food at all times and will stop service to any intoxicated persons.


/ The Zookeeper's Son
It's the most wine-derful time of the year.
Silent night? Yeah, right. Get into the holiday spirit(s) and throw the crew the ultimate Christmas party to remember (or forget, as appropriate).
With a range of versatile spaces and a quirky atmosphere, this is the ideal venue for when you just need to get a little wild this Christmas.
- Tailored food and beverage packages to suit your budget
- Get $1 back for every $10 you spend with Joylab Rewards
Let The Zookeeper’s Son take care of you and your guests this Christmas for a truly unforgettable experience.
Did you know The Zookeeper's Son is part of Joylab, a bustling hub of restaurants and bars across Auckland - see all our establishments here.
Enquire Now


1 - 12 December / Multiple Establishments
Santa is heading to your neighbourhood, with a long list of names (we hope you've been good!).
With Rudolph leading his magical sleigh, making a pitstop at ours as he heads on his way!
You know how much we love spreading joy any day of the year but Christmas comes in at the top of our list, so this year we're putting in a good word with the big man to make your Christmas dreams come true.
Go in the draw to win your wish this Christmas by popping into any Joylab establishment between 1 - 12 December, writing a letter to Santa and dropping it in our magical letterboxes heading straight to the North Pole.
Simply:
1. Fill out a post card with your Christmas wish
2. Pop it in the letterbox
3. Keep yourself on Santa’s nice list - you’re now in the draw to win your wish.
A new bike? Maybe a bungee jump? You daredevil! Or perhaps you’re easily pleased and another drink would do you just fine - no matter how big or small your wish, jot it down and our elves could make it come true.
Letters To Santa competition Terms & Conditions can be found below.
Joylab Letters to Santa Promotion Terms & Conditions.
These terms form part of our competition terms here.
- The promotional period is 01 – 12 December 2023.
- Maximum of 1 entry per paying customer per visit to a Joylab establishment.
- To enter, visit any Joylab establishment and write a Letters To Santa postcard before submitting your entry into the Letters To Santa postbox located at the establishment.
- Winners will be drawn from 13 December 2023 and notified by email or telephone.
- Prizes will be selected at the discretion of Joylab and Terms and Conditions from third-parties may apply. Prizes are subject to availability from third-party suppliers where relevant. Oversize shipping costs and transport to collect prizes if required are not included in the prize.
- Prizes will be distributed from close of competition to end of January 2023, to be arranged directly with winners. All prizes must be redeemed by 31 March 2024 by the recipient only, and may not be passed on to others.
- Joylab’s decision is final.


/ 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 - A different 5-piece band every week playing the tunes that'll get you on the dancefloor from 9pm-midnight.
SATURDAY NIGHT - Mischief Band from 9pm-midnight, a five-piece band bringing the party to the 'burbs playing the anthems you know and love!
SUNDAY AFTERNOON - Everybody loves a cheeky Sunday sesh, so head to Zoo's for a boogie and a beer on Sundays 2-5pm.
Gather the crew, grab a brew or two and let loose into the early hours.


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
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