Christchurch Zoos, Wildlife Parks, Aquariums
Come and see the many wonders Christchurch has to offer including its long sandy beaches, vibrant nightlife and rich Botanical Gardens. Christchurch Zoos, Wildlife Parks and Aquariums offer a range of zoo and wildlife conversation parks that may include open air zoos, aquariums, exciting farm tours and aviaries of New Zealand’s unique native birds including the Kiwi, Takahe, Kaka and the Kea. more
Christchurch zoos, wildlife parks and aquariums are a great and exciting form of education for the kids and many Christchurch zoos and wildlife parks offer family friendly activities such as feeding and petting selected animals. Bring your camera and see zoos and wildlife parks full of amazing animals from the plains of Africa to the jungles of the Amazon, from the deserts of the Sahara to New Zealand’s own display of unique native wildlife.
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ORANA WILDLIFE PARK
ORANA WILDLIFE PARK
NZ's only open-range zoo. Orana is home to NZ's only gorillas & the country's only orang-utans too! Experience up-close animal encounters: hand-feed giraffe, meet rhino 'face-to-face', view kiwi. Stroll through native-bird aviaries and travel through the Lion Habitat (conditions apply). Our extensive native collection features a range of endangered birds and reptiles. Scheduled animal-feeds daily....
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ARION FARM EDUCATION PARK - Christchurch
ARION FARM EDUCATION PARK - Christchurch
Mobile-friendly - At the Arion Farm Education Park, you can see, touch, and feed a variety of farm animals and learn about their history and contribution to the New Zealand economy. Bring out your students and families to hand feed and learn about the animals. Pony rides and children's parties are also options, as well as picnics or barbeques.
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ALPACA FARM TOURS - Akaroa
ALPACA FARM TOURS - Akaroa
Mobile-friendly - Your Akaroa Alpaca Farm Tour experience takes you on a scenic-drive to the western-side of Akaroa Harbour to Shamarra Alpaca Farm. Our Akaroa alpaca farm has breathtaking views of the harbour. Alpaca farmers, Frank and Anya, will treat you to an interesting, interactive introduction to these animals (renowned for their ultra-fine fleece). Light refreshments included on your Akaroa farm tour.
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KO TANE - Maori Cultural Experience - Christchurch
KO TANE - Maori Cultural Experience - Christchurch
Located at Willowbank Wildlife Reserve, Ko Tāne is the South Island’s only Māori cultural experience and hāngī dinner. Includes a pōwhiri (traditional Māori welcome), an interactive village experience and a 45-minute kapahaka performance with an optional hāngī meal and/or kiwi tour. Performances at 5.30pm with bookings essential. Phone 359 6226 for availability or click below to make your booking.
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ORANA WILDLIFE PARK - Christchurch
ORANA WILDLIFE PARK - Christchurch
Mobile-friendly - NZ's only open-range zoo. Orana is home to NZ's only gorillas & the country's only orang-utans too! Experience up-close animal encounters: hand-feed giraffe, meet rhino 'face-to-face', view kiwi. Stroll through native-bird aviaries and travel through the Lion Habitat (conditions apply). Our extensive native collection features a range of endangered birds and reptiles. Scheduled animal-feeds daily.
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WILLOWBANK WILDLIFE RESERVE - Christchurch
WILLOWBANK WILDLIFE RESERVE - Christchurch
Mobile-friendly - Close encounters of the 'wildlife kind' are a trademark. Meet New Zealand's Big 5 with Kiwi, cheeky Kea, ancient Tuatara, our bush parrot the Kaka and the rare Takahe. Feed wild eels and make friends with the livestock breeds unique to New Zealand. Listen to the kiwi as it forages by your feet. Open from 9:30 am till dusk daily.
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