Bird’s Eye News – Kiwi Park December 2024
December 9, 2024
Kia ora, Welcome to the latest edition of Bird’s Eye News, where we bring you updates straight from the heart
Discover the captivating wildlife sanctuary at Kiwi Park and witness conservation in action, nestled in the heart of Queenstown.
Discover ultimate family fun at Kiwi Park. Experience New Zealand’s native wildlife up close, with exciting encounters and education talks. There’s something for everyone to enjoy!
Enjoy an unforgettable experience viewing Kiwi while learning about these fascinating birds from our professional wildlife team.
Get up close and personal with
our most fascinating, endangered
wildlife in this entertaining
30 minute free-flight show.
Enjoy an unforgettable experience viewing Kiwi while learning about these fascinating birds from our professional wildlife team.
Get up close and personal with
our most fascinating, endangered
wildlife in this entertaining
30 minute free-flight show.
Rubbish tip turned refuge, Kiwi Park has been in operation since 1986. We are home to over 20 native species of wildlife all here as part of managed conservation programs through the Department of Conservation.
“Our mission is to help protect and restore our native taonga species through managed conservation projects and education. We provide a sanctuary for wildlife and show conservation in a natural setting. We aspire to instill hope in our visitors that everyone can make a difference to help wildlife and the environment”
Kia ora, Welcome to the latest edition of Bird’s Eye News, where we bring you updates straight from the heart
We’re thrilled to announce a momentous occasion at Kiwi Park in Queenstown – the hatching of our first kiwi chick
Ever wondered what it’s like to be a part of the action at Kiwi Park? Join us on a virtual
By visiting Kiwi Park you are directly supporting our conservation efforts!
We are primarily funded by visitors. All of our conservation work would not be possible without admission sales and souvenir sales.
Spotted! 🐸
While trimming grasses in the whio habitat, our wildlife team member Madison stumbled across this wee brown tree frog hanging out in the greenery.
Although not native to New Zealand, brown tree frogs (or whistling frogs) have made themselves at home here and can often be found in damp, leafy areas. It’s always cool to spot them around the park, even if they didn`t pay the admission fee.
#wildlife #conservation #frog #newzealand #aotearoa
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#kiwi #wildlife #conservation #bird #aotearoa
A little friendly fire 🪨💦
Just like us, kea can have many sides to their colourful personalities. They are super intelligent and inquisitive birds, and this means they have a bit of a reputation for being a little naughty.
However, most of these cheeky behaviours are just their way of expressing themselves and keeping their minds active.
You can come see these awesome birds up close in our kea enclosure at Kiwi Park in Queenstown.
#kea #bird #newzealand #wildlife #conservation
HBD Pakō 🎉🎂
The first kiwi to hatch at the park here in @queenstownnz in 8 years, our wee Pakō, turns 1 today! We’re stoked to share that he’s thriving and has grown into a very healthy and happy boy. He currently calls Kiwi House 3 home, where he spends his time with three of our other kiwi residents.
We love you Pakō and here’s to many more years of waddling around in the dark. 🤎
#kiwibird #newzealand #wildlife #conservation #birds
Scales on scales 🦎⚖️
Our wildlife team regularly performs health checks on all our resident wildlife. From measuring body length to tracking weight, these checks help us monitor their growth and ensure their wellbeing.
Recently, during a routine check-up for our geckos and tuatara, the team couldn’t resist snapping a few photos of these stunning little beauties. I mean, how could they not? Just look at them! 💚
#reptile #wildlife #newzealand #gecko #conservation
Sleeping cutie 🥹
📸 credit: @ayaka_leaf9
#newzealand #conservation #wildlife #aotearoa #kererū
Hoatapui plays a crucial role in our kiwi breeding program, so we always want to make sure she is in optimal health.
These routine health assessments involve a thorough examination of the nostrils, tongue, ears, eyes, wings, feet, weight and the cloaca (yes, the bumhole 🍑).
Kiwi Park legends, Anne and Al, are conducting the check, always aiming for a swift and stress-free experience for our feathered mates.
FYI - Hoatapui passed the check-up with flightless colours! 🙌🏽
#kiwipark #queenstown #kiwibird #conservation #aotearoa
The two sides of the cheeky kea personality, perfectly captured by one of our awesome park visitors. 🦜🤎
📸 credit @beaconfilmphoto
#wildlife #conservation #aotearoa #newzealand #kea
Remembering Noeleen 🤎
Today marks 10 years since Kiwi Park`s co-founder, Noeleen Wilson, passed away.
Noeleen`s passion and dedication for conservation helped create the safe haven we have now for our wildlife.
Noeleen`s legacy continues through her grandchildren, Gemma and Richard, who currently run Kiwi Park in the same spirit as their grandparent`s did.
Thank you, Noeleen, for your vision 🤎 We are remembering you today.
My Shaylas 🥹
#kaka #birds #wildlife #conservation #newzealand
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