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.
Onsite works notice 10th April – 9th May: Our Guest services building is getting new double-glazed windows to increase energy efficiency and keep you and our team cozy. We will be working with the construction teams to ensure this will not affect our daily operations or your experience in our sanctuary, we look forward to hosting you.
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
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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.
HUGE NEWS from Kiwi Park! 🪶
We`re stoked to announce the official opening of our brand-new, world-class Kea habitat, a space dedicated to New Zealand`s iconic alpine parrot. This incredible space allows both locals and visitors to get up close with our cheeky Kea, learn about their conservation, and see first-hand why protecting their future matters.
A massive thanks to the local and national communities, including @keaconservation, @queenstownnz, Zoo & Aquarium Association NZ, and @queenstownchamber for their unwavering support and for celebrating this milestone with us. We truly appreciate your contributions. Ngā mihi nui. 🤎
We can’t wait to share this space with you when you visit. Hope to see you here soon!
#conservation #kea #newzealand #wildlife #birds
He got real quiet, real quick. 😬
One way to identify the sex of a kiwi is by its unique call.
A male kiwi will emit a series of repeated high-pitched notes, while the female kiwi will often interrupt him... with her own more guttural cry.
#kiwi #birdlife #birds #wildlife
A big Kiwi Park welcome to Dean, our new(ish) Wildlife Manager! 👋🏽
Dean started with us back in January and has already taken to the role like a duck to water, becoming fast becoming friends with our resident wildlife.
He brings with him a wealth of conservation experience, along with fresh energy and ideas for the park. Keep an eye out for the awesome things he’s hatching up! 👀
#conservation #wildlife #newzealand #aotearoa #queenstown
Never trust anyone who isn`t into birds 🙅🏽♀️
#wildlife #birds #conservation #nativebirds
Farewell Al 💚
After 9 incredible years, we’re saying goodbye to our Wildlife Operations Manager, @albrowney. His dedication to Kiwi Park and passion for protecting Aotearoa’s native species has left a lasting impact on both the park and everyone lucky enough to work alongside him.
Al has been a mentor, role model, and an all-round legend of a leader. His knowledge, calm presence, and unwavering commitment will be deeply missed by the whole team.
We wish you all the very best on your next adventure, Al and thank you for everything! 🦉🌿
#wildlife #conservation #newzealand
Do we need a pumpkin vs. carrot showdown?
Our possum, Mayhem, loves his fruit and veggies snacks 🤤
Mahem is one of our Kiwi Park possums and has a big role in our daily conservation shows, where he helps us spread awareness around the impact invasive species have on our native wildlife and the work needed to protect them.
#wildlife #conservation #newzealand #aotearoa
Some of you may have heard the news already… 👀✨
@lumaqueenstown is bringing something really special to @queenstownnz this winter: LUMA Enchanted, a brand new after-dark experience set to take place right here at Kiwi Park.
Their amazing crew will be transforming a dedicated area of our park, carefully designed to have minimal impact on our wildlife.
We’re stoked to be able to share the space that will allow them to create this magical experience and even more excited for people to see the park in a whole new light. 🌟
It’s a rare opportunity to explore Kiwi Park after dark, and we’re working closely with the LUMA team to ensure the care and welfare of our wildlife is a priority throughout their event.
More info to come soon, but if you’re curious, you can sign up for updates and early (kiwi) bird access at their website.
#queenstown #wildlife #Newzealand #visitqueenstown #aotearoa
Clever girl! 🦜🧠
We’re seriously impressed with our girl Pebbles. With some very clever enrichment strategies, our wildlife team has managed to teach her how to engrave her own name, and she’s already showing off her skills on this courgette!
Video to come...
#wildlife #conservation #birdlife #newzealand #aotearoa
The Three Cheeses - pt. 2 🧀
Our show rats, Pecorino, Halloumi, and Brie, play a vital role in our daily conservation shows, helping us highlight the impact of introduced species on Aotearoa New Zealand’s native wildlife.
While pest species pose a serious threat to our ecosystems, these wee guys are still part of our Kiwi Park whānau and do an amazing job educating visitors about the challenges our native species face. 🐀
#wildlife #conservation #newzealand #wildlifeconservation
Felt cute, will post now!
Just some recent snaps of some of our wildlife that we thought some of you might like to see. 🤎
#wildlife #queenstown #conservation #birds #newzealand
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