Bird’s Eye News – Kiwi Park September 2024
September 25, 2024
Kia ora from Kiwi Park Queenstown! As we welcome the start of spring, there’s excitement in the air with the
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 from Kiwi Park Queenstown! As we welcome the start of spring, there’s excitement in the air with the
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.
Just wanted to share some cute photos with you 🤗
Hope you enjoyed them as much as we do!
🦜 species: Yellow-crowned kākāriki
📸 credit: @birdoclock
#wildlife #birds #conservation #newzealand
Love this Reel made by some awesome visitors during their trip to the park earlier this year 🫶
Thanks, Rebecca and Sebastián for such a cool wee video and allowing us to share.
🤳 credit: @reb.and.seb
#wildlife #conservation #aotearoa #newzealand
Just a cosy wee kiwi catching some 💤`s
Spot our male breeding kiwi, Atawhai, getting his beauty rest in his burrow!
#wildlife #kiwibird #conservation #newzealand
A little kea concert. 🦜🎶
Recently, our kea had a chance to experience something totally new—a live guitar performance! As part of their sound enrichment, it was a really cool opportunity for them to experience live music for the first time. Safe to say they were pretty curious about the whole thing.
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Here’s your daily dose of cute birds, as prescribed!
📸 credit: @nzbirdielife
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As we come to the pointy end of @beeawaremonthnz in Aotearoa New Zealand, we thought we’d share some simple actions you can easily implement that make a big difference for our bees:
- Plant native, bee-friendly plants like mānuka to support their food sources.
- Choose garden sprays and products that are safe for pollinators, ensuring a bee-friendly environment.
- Choose locally sourced honey to support sustainable beekeeping practices.
For a closer look into the fascinating world of bees, you can visit our Honey Bee Centre. It’s a cool way to learn more about the role bees play in sustaining our ecosystem, try some local honey, and it’s included in your park ticket!
#beeaware #newzealand #aotearoa #conservation #honeybees
You’re being watched! Can you spot her? 👀
Our girl Rui showing she has some pretty good camouflage skills that help her sneak up on unsuspecting prey.
Kārearea/New Zealand Falcon are one of the few species that actively hunt in New Zealand forests.🦅
#newzealand #conservation #wildlife #birds
Just some birbs being birbs. 🤎
I don`t know about you, but sometimes, just a little bird watching is all it takes to brighten up my day.
Remember, if you are in Queenstown and need your feather fix, pop into the park to hang out with some of Aotearoa New Zealand`s most awesome native birds.
📸 @nzbirdielife
#wildlife #conservation #newzealand #queenstown
Snack time! 🦜
One of our awesome volunteers making sure our Antipodes Island Parakeet keep a balanced and nutritious diet.
📸 @nzbirdielife
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That`s peak physique 💪
The kererū (New Zealand wood pigeon) will fluff their feathers up for insulation to help keep themselves warm. It`s an ideal ability for days like today when we get a spring snowfall.
It`s also a really cool trait that makes them look like serious units that spend way too much time at the gym. 💪
#kererū #wildlife #bird #newzealand #conservation
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