Nuture, Nature, Now
Kiwi Park was not always a haven for native wildlife. Originally an unofficial rubbish tip, locals Dick and Noeleen Wilson leased the land in 1984 and began clearing the grounds with the vision of creating a wildlife sanctuary in the heart of Queenstown.
Initially conceived as a sanctuary for the iconic Kiwi bird, we quickly expanded our focus to encompass a wide range of New Zealand’s unique flora and fauna. Over the years, we have become a hub for conservation research and public awareness campaigns, highlighting the importance of protecting the country’s endemic species from threats such as habitat destruction and introduced predators.
Visitors to the park have the opportunity to learn about our conservation initiatives through interactive exhibits, guided tours, and educational programs tailored for all ages.
Today, Kiwi Park continues to play a vital role in wildlife conservation, working closely with government agencies, conservation organizations, and local communities to safeguard New Zealand’s natural heritage.
The Kiwi Park was not always a haven for native birdlife. Originally an unofficial rubbish tip, locals Dick and Noeleen Wilson leased the land in 1984 and began clearing the grounds with the vision of creating an oasis in the heart of the town.
Our mission is to help protect and restore our native taonga species through managed conservation projects and education.
We celebrate the species, people and the environment we work in. We aim to educate our visitors about the importance of conservation and the need to protect New Zealand native wildlife.
We currently have over 20 native bird and reptile species at the Kiwi Park that are either here part of a managed conservation program or brought to us for rehabilitation.
Read about them here.
We are committed to conserving & protecting New Zealand wildlife & their habitats.
The Kiwi Park is fully certified with providing positive animal welfare by the Zoo and Aquarium association (ZAA) as well as being fully permitted by the Department of Conservation (DOC).
More cowbell ❌ More bird bell ✅
Our wildlife team has been busy training Puku the pukeko to come running at the ring of a bell. Not only is this super adorable to watch, but it’s also important, too. Having Puku respond reliably to her special "bird bell" helps us quickly carry out health checks, head counts, or safely manage any emergencies in the park.
Turns out the ‘treats’ help, too!
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This will likely ruffle a few feathers
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Jabba and Mork appreciate your supervision 🫶🏽
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Kiwi Park has been looking pretty enchanting lately 🍄🪩✨
Each evening, the park transforms into a glowing wonderland thanks to the fantastic work by the Luma Enchanted team. We`re thrilled to play a small part as the park hosts this magical event every night until the end of August.
Our wildlife team`s been closely involved, ensuring all our birds and wildlife remain happy, safe, and unbothered throughout.
Just a gentle reminder: this is not a Kiwi Park event, so for ticket info, timings, and FAQs, please head over to the official @lumaqueenstown page.
We hope you have a chance to enjoy the magic!
– Kiwi Park Team
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Honey Bee cool 🐝
Learning all about these amazing fuzzy buzzys at our Honey Bee Centre. Not to mention the chance to sample some of New Zealand`s best honey. 🍯
#honey #newzealand #wildlife #conservation #beekeeping
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Not sure if that’s applause or a noise complaint 🤷🏽
Kea are highly curious and super smart, which means they need plenty of enrichment to keep their active minds busy. Our wildlife team is always coming up with new ways to entertain (and challenge) them, so naturally, we decided it was time to introduce them to their first musical. Starting strong with a classic, of course!
We`ll let you decide if the kea rated Hairspray as a hit or miss 🎶🦜
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IYKYK 🕺
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I’m sure they’re around here somewhere
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I like 😃
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Our new kea aviary 💚🦜
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All the conservation work we do is funded by visitors, donations and souvenir sales.
We appreciate your support!
Ngā mihi