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Embark on an extraordinary journey through the magnificent Kiwi Park, a 5-acre oasis in the bustling heart of Queenstown.

A family-owned and operated wildlife centre in the heart of Queenstown, dedicated to saving our endangered wildlife species. We have over 20 species of native wildlife, including New Zealand’s national icon, the Kiwi and our living fossil, the Tuatara.

The Kiwi Park is set in beautifully landscaped native bush and is the perfect place for a relaxed break from the hustle and bustle of downtown Queenstown.

By visiting Kiwi Park you are directly supporting our conservation efforts!

Chill out in our cafe and browse our gift shop, where a portion of proceeds go towards our conservation work. 

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Shows & Encounters

Conservation Show

Get up close and personal with our most fascinating, endangered wildlife in this entertaining 30 minute free-flight show.

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Kiwi Encounters

Enjoy an unforgettable experience viewing Kiwi while learning about these fascinating birds from our professional wildlife team. Our specially designed nocturnal house will provide you with the best Kiwi viewing in the country.

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Honey Bee Centre

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.

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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. #kea #conservation #newzealand #wildlife #birds

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.

#kea #conservation #newzealand #wildlife #birds ...

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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. #kiwi #wildlifeconservation #newzealand #birds

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.

#kiwi #wildlifeconservation #newzealand #birds ...

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A world-class aviary for the world's only alpine parrot. #birds #birdwatching #wildlife #conservation #newzealand

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. #wildlife #birds #birdwatching #conservation #newzealand

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! #conservation #kea #newzealand #wildlife #birds

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 ...

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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. #kiwi #birdlife #birds #wildlife

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 ...

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Never trust anyone who isn't into birds 🙅🏽‍♀️ #wildlife #birds #conservation #nativebirds

Never trust anyone who isn`t into birds 🙅🏽‍♀️

#wildlife #birds #conservation #nativebirds ...

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9.30am - 5:00pm. Last entry 4.15pm

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We're a family run wildlife sanctuary

All the conservation work we do is funded by visitors, donations and souvenir sales. 

We appreciate your support!

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ⓒ 2025 Kiwi Park Queenstown

Website by Befound