Embark on an extraordinary journey through the magnificent Kiwi Park, a 5-acre oasis in the bustling heart of Queenstown.
Welcome to the captivating world of Kiwi Park, nestled in the heart of Queenstown, New Zealand’s adventure capital.
As a beloved family-owned and operated wildlife sanctuary our commitment lies in the protection of endangered wildlife. We have over 20 species of native wildlife, including New Zealand’s national icon, the Kiwi and our living fossil, the Tuatara.
Don’t Miss this rare opportunity to experience New Zealand’s Most iconic bird.
Meet the Kiwi alongside one of our professional wildlife experts and learn about the conservation work we are doing to breed and release Kiwi back into the wild. Discover firsthand the efforts dedicated to preserving these iconic birds.
Get up close and personal with our most fascinating, endangered wildlife in this entertaining 30 minute free-flight show.
Presented by our team of skilled and passionate wildlife experts, this captivating show will have you laughing, learning, and discovering the true uniqueness of our native wildlife, as well as the challenges they confront in their natural habitats.
Download the complimentary Self-guided Audio app to enjoy a highly informative self-guided tour of the Kiwi Park at your own pace. Available in multiple languages.
Available in: English, German, French, Mandarin, Japanese, Portuguese, Korean and Spanish
A hive of activity!
Witness the bustling activity of bees up close in our see-through hive. Enjoy a complimentary honey tasting and explore the different flavours, grades and combinations of quality New Zealand honey.
It`s a fair question, and an important one.
At Kiwi Park, our role is to educate visitors and advocate for these endangered alpine parrots, working closely with the @keaconservation, @docgovtnz, and the Zoo and Aquarium Association of Australasia.
By providing close encounters here in a controlled environment, visitors learn essential behaviours such as not feeding wild kea, understanding how to interact responsibly, and knowing what to expect in the kea`s natural habitat. These lessons are vital for protecting wild kea by reducing harmful human interactions. Sadly, kea-human conflicts still occur, sometimes even resulting in birds being harmed or killed.
The kea in our care are too comfortable around humans, making them unsuitable for release back into the wild. Habituation means they would actively seek out human environments and interactions, potentially placing themselves in harm`s way.
If you would like to help save kea in the wild, you can report your kea sightings to the Kea Database and support ongoing conservation efforts through the Kea Conservation Trust.
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Surely it’s not that confusing… right?! 🤔
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❄️ Winter Opening Times at Kiwi Park ⛄️
We`re open every day from 9:30am to 5pm, with last entry at 4:15pm.
Don`t miss our daily highlights:
🥝 Kiwi Encounters throughout the day at 10am, 11am, 12:15pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3:45pm & 4:30pm.
🐦 Conservation Shows at 11:30am & 3pm
See you soon!
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Is it fur or feathers? 🥝🪶
Kiwi might look like they’re wearing fuzzy little fur coats, but they`re actually covered in super fluffy, hair-like feathers!
These fine feathers are an amazing adaptation that helps kiwi stay warm and blend seamlessly into their surroundings. Perfect camouflage for a bird that spends all its time scurrying around on the forest floor and is especially useful for keeping out of sight from predators overhead.
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A world-class aviary for the world`s only alpine parrot.
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Red Crowned kākāriki love a good forage for food through the autumn leaf litter.
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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!
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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.
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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! 👀
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Never trust anyone who isn`t into birds 🙅🏽♀️
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All the conservation work we do is funded by visitors, donations and souvenir sales.
We appreciate your support!
Ngā mihi