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.
My camera roll is full of views like this
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Keep this in mind if you’re hoping to snap the perfect photo inside the Kiwi House...
Please don’t! 🚫📸
Kiwi are nocturnal birds and extremely sensitive to light. Any flashes or lights emitted from cameras, phones, or other recording devices can disturb and unsettle them.
For this reason, we don`t allow photography of any kind inside our kiwi houses. We know everyone loves seeing them, and we promise they`re much happier and easier to spot when they`re not getting the paparazzi treatment.
Your friends and family back home will just have to settle for your enthusiastic descriptions of your kiwi encounter!
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Here`s the story...
Arawa, the ruru (morepork) came to us from the good folks at @wingspan.nz in Rotorua after he was injured in the wild. It`s suspected this wee fella might have been a victim of carstrike after he was found on the side of the road.
Due to his injuries, he can`t be released, so he`s now part of our Kiwi Park whānau. 🤎
📸 This is Arawa and Hunter during one of Arawa`s regular heath checks.
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We all have our vices...
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Not sure who needs to hear this…
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Makes the catch, even with the deflection off the branch. 👏
Our kārearea (Rui) has serious skills when it comes to catching food... even if it`s airborne.
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Ew, seedy...
Seed mixes might seem like a great way to attract birds to your home, but the reality is our native species have evolved to thrive on specialised diets. Commercial seed mixes and other processed bird foods can actually cause health issues for native birds. They may also attract introduced birds and predators, which can threaten native species.
If you want to make your backyard more native-friendly, we recommend planting native trees and shrubs, and setting up a bird bath. Your feathered locals will love you for it!
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OK, so they aren`t dinosaurs, but they aren`t lizards either.
Tuatara diverged from the lineage of reptiles that included snakes and lizards over 250 million years ago 🤯 and are the sole survivors of that ancient order of reptile.
Every morning we check in on these guys (Zeus and Ollie) to see how they are doing and usually fund them catching some 💤 together. Super cute ☺️
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Speaking from experience
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They should be!
In fact, we all should be! Keeping the conversation going about our native wildlife and the threats they face is very important.
Whether it`s heading outside for a stroll to see what birds you can spot or identify, volunteering at a reforestation initiative, or visiting your local wildlife conservation park to learn more, there are lots of little things we can all do to ensure our awesome birds and reptiles are around for future generations to enjoy.
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All the conservation work we do is funded by visitors, donations and souvenir sales.
We appreciate your support!
Ngā mihi