At Otorohanga Kiwi House and Native Bird Park, our kiwi reserve and Waikato wildlife park, you will see kiwi and other native NZ fauna
Kiwi Reserve and Waikato Wildlife Park, New Zealand
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+64 7 873 7391
Address:
Kiwi House
Alex Telfer Drive
Otorohanga 3900
New Zealand
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Otorohanga Kiwi House and Native Bird Park Introduction
Visit the Otorohanga Kiwi House and Native Bird Park, bring your senses alive, and discover our secret.
The Otorohanga Kiwi House and Native Bird Park is owned and operated by the Otorohanga Zoological Society, a non-profit organisation dedicated to the conservation of New Zealand's native birds and wildlife.
Kiwi viewing is guaranteed, your first step through our doors partners you
with us, on a magical journey.
The staff and members of the Otorohanga Zoological Society look forward to welcoming you to our Kiwi House and sharing the magic of New Zealand's rare and special fauna and flora.
Activities at our Kiwi Reserve and Waikato Wildlife Park
Come to Otorohanga Kiwi House and view Kiwi in a magical setting. Daytime viewing is must do in our nocturnal house.
Or join us to discover more with Kiwi Watch where from the comfort of a hide you will encounter Kiwi at eye level and observe them feeding amongst the leaf litter.
Kiwi Watch takes place outside of our normal wildlife park visiting hours, so bookings are essential. Each session is restricted to a maximum of six persons, plus the guide.
Other highlights of Kiwi Watch are listening to the Kiwi's nocturnal calls and hearing the unusual night noises that are typical of the New Zealand bush.
We also ask guests to our Kiwi house to please note the following:
- Please wear 'quiet' clothing – noise upsets the birds
- Kiwi Watch is not suitable for small children
- The main species of kiwi on display is the Northern Brown Kiwi
- Visitors may also see the Great Spotted Kiwi and the Little Spotted Kiwi
- Cameras with flashes are not permitted
- Video cameras with night light are permitted.
The Kiwi House also contains a diverse collection of native birds all unique and waiting to meet you. You finish your journey with a walk through New Zealand's largest Dome Aviary.
School trips to our Kiwi Reserve and Waikato Wildlife Park
School trips to out Waikato wildlife park are engaging and fun, there's always something new to discover. Students will learn how our Kiwi House and native Bird Park helps with the conservation of New Zealand's native birds and reptiles. All students are guaranteed to see Kiwi birds and lessons are followed by activities in the park.
During their visit, students will:
- Investigate how New Zealand's native animals are suited to their particular habitat and how they respond to environmental changes
- Explore how living things have changed over long periods of time and appreciate that some living things in New Zealand are very different from living things in other areas of the world
- Observe life processes common to all living things and investigate how these processes occur in different ways
To book a tour or for more information about our Waikato wildlife park, please contact us, visit our Kiwi reserve in Waikato Web site or make a booking.
The Waikato
Travelling south from Auckland, the Waikato is the first region south of Greater Auckland.
Centred on the Waikato River, The Waikato region contains some of the world's most productive farmlands.
The main centre is the university town of Hamilton, which has an impressive collection of Maori treasures in its Museum of Art and History.
Beneath the rolling green fields in the south are the Waitomo Caves, whose cathedral-like caverns have long attracted sightseers but now also cater for thrill seekers exploring the underground streams and shafts.
Glide through the darkness on a water-borne barge and admire the beauty and grandeur of the caves and glow-worms overhead.
To book a tour or for more information about our Waikato wildlife park, please contact us, visit our Kiwi reserve in Waikato Web site or make a booking.
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