The Zoo

The Zoo Good creative strategy requires knowing when to take hold of, point, and let go of the reigns of “play.”
Welcome to the heart beat of The Zoo.

The Zoo is a full service design and advertising studio for a wide variety of clients. We have a relaxed, relational and playful approach to our work. We've developed our offering into Creative Strategy which encompasses more of the why/what/where to produce outcomes that have somewhere to aim and something meaningful to achieve. We started out in 2011 in Auckland and now service clients throughout NZ.

14/06/2026

Real people. Real businesses. Real stories.
From truck drivers to tradies, engineers, growers, café owners and entrepreneurs, we count ourselves lucky to meet incredible people doing great work across New Zealand.
At The Zoo, it's never just about photos, videos or websites. It's about the people behind the business.
Thanks to everyone who lets us tell a small part of their story. ❤️

11/06/2026

A bit of fun from The Zoo HQ.

Sometimes you just can’t find the right music for a video… so you have a play and make your own.

Creativity doesn’t always look like work — sometimes it looks like this. 🎶🎬🐒

We have been working with Control Shift for years. It's great to work with a local NZ company that gets the job done rig...
10/06/2026

We have been working with Control Shift for years. It's great to work with a local NZ company that gets the job done right and communicates well with clients every step of the way.

Fresh look, same Control Shift.

Our new website is live, and we would love you to have a look: https://controlshift.co.nz

The website is new. The care behind it is not. Same goal we have always had: to be the web partner New Zealand businesses can genuinely rely on, long after launch.

While you are there:
• Say hi to our website assistant, it can answer most things on the spot.
• Have a browse of our recent work: https://controlshift.co.nz/work
• Sign up to the newsletter if you would like the occasional useful update, no spam.

We are also making a promise to show up here more often, so there is more to come. If you find it helpful, a like or a share goes a long way.

Thanks for being part of the ride.

20/05/2026

One of the things we genuinely love doing at The Zoo is product photography.

There’s something satisfying about taking a product someone has worked hard to create and helping present it in its best light.

Clean shots, interesting textures, thoughtful styling and imagery that actually fits the brand. 📸

All shot in-house.

26/03/2026

Keeping it real on reels, a very serious insight into behind the scenes at The Zoo HQ.

26/03/2026

We don’t just make things look good.
We help brands show up, stand out, and grow.

13/03/2026

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4 Ash Street
Christchurch
8011

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

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