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51 Brecon Street
Queenstown
9300
We are located just below the Skyline Gondola.
Summer: 9am-5.30pm (last entrance 5pm)
Winter: 9am-5pm (last entrance 4.30pm)
Open 7 days a week , closed Christmas day
When you think you are birdwatching, but it’s the birds that are watching you. 👀
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We want to say a quick thank you
...since we certainly couldn`t do what we do, without all of your support!
We`ve pretty much been 100% funded by visitors and donations, since day one.
So, the more than 15,000 native trees and shrubs that have been planted since the parks opening, and the thousands of animals we`ve cared for over the years have only been possible because of all of your support!
Every visit, every donation, every tree you sponsor or cute gift you buy in the shop, it all goes towards our on-going mission of conversation and education.
And we think that`s bloody awesome!
So a big thank you from all of us here at Kiwi Park!
Ngā mihi 🤎
#conservation #queenstown #newzealand #wildlifeconservation
"let me just get that for you..."🦜
This is Lexi 👋, our senior wildlife keeper here at the park! Lexi`s been with us since 2022 and plays a massive role in all the awesome work we do.
A self-confessed nerd, she loves nothing more than getting clued up on all the new and exciting conservation research. We reckon that makes her a pretty cool nerd! 😎
Her fave resident of Kiwi Park is Puku, our free-roaming Pūkeko. So much so, she will proudly state, "I`m her number 1 fan… #pukuforbirdoftheyear". Maybe something to do with why our dejected Kākā is munching her hair?!
🌿Lexi’s top eco-tip: "Don’t trust the mammals! 🦔 Even the very cute and slow ones like hedgehogs can be a huge problem for our native flora and fauna. Participating in community trapping is a great way to give the natives a helping hand."
Ka pai, Lexi! 🤎
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Wait a sec… 🤔
Alright, maybe they`re not identical in every way, but there is a good reason these two share a common name.
Originally known as `Chinese gooseberries`, kiwifruit were rebranded back in 1959 and renamed in honour of their similarities to our native flightless bird.
Can you see the resemblance?
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Yeah, nah!
Despite their sweet appearance, possums (and other invasive species) pose a significant risk to our native birds, wildlife, and ecosystems.
Our resident possums, Chaos and Mayhem, are part of our educational program here at the park. Participating in our daily conservation shows, they play an important role in spreading awareness about the negative impacts of possums in Aotearoa New Zealand.
🤓 The @predatorfreenz movement, supported by @docgovtnz is a nation-wide initiative, that`s working hard to return New Zealand`s ecosystems back to their natural state. Head over to their profiles to learn more and check out the awesome work they are doing.
#wildlifeconservation #predatorfree2050 #purenewzealand #aotearoa
Just keep `em coming
We love us some good wildlife content. Almost as much as Micah, our Auckland green gecko, loves her grubs and fruit smoothies. 🤤
#wildlife #conservation #gecko #reptiles
What do you think is going on behind those eyes? 👁️👁️
We`re having a disagreement as to whether Molly is giving sweet affection or `back off` vibes?!
Thoughts...?
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Look! It`s New Zealand`s most famous flightless bird
...the weka?
Ok, it might not be as famous as some of its flightless buddies, but these little ground-lovers are way more than just a counterfeit kiwi.
Not only are weka pros at identity theft, they`ve also got a knack for the old snatch and grab. If you have ever bumped into one while you`re out tramping or camping, you may have been a victim of their mischievous ways.
Weka are curious and bold birds (traits not exactly common in kiwi) and they`ve got a thing for inspecting and ‘borrowing’ any stuff lying around that catches their eye.
We reckon this just adds to their awesome character, making us love and appreciate them all the more.
📸 credit: @pixmedia.nz 🤎
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Have a squiz at these cutie patooties!
Just some of our Kiwi Park residents looking way too adorable... had to share. 🥹
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We can`t be friends!
Like, how can you not be thinking about birds every single second of the day? 🤔
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All the conservation work we do is funded by visitors, donations and souvenir sales.
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Ngā mihi
