Zoos and Wildlife Parks

Situated amongst limestone formations just 4kms from the famous Waitomo Caves, the space is suitable for picnics, weddings, birthday parties and gatherings. The 20 acre wildlife park is home to 85 different varieties of birds and animals. Horse treks on stationbred horses are also available.

A small freshwater salmon farm specialising in a superior quality freshwater salmon product. The farm also operates as a tourist attraction and offers salmon fishing in a beautiful environment.

Auckland Zoo is a living classroom with: 150 animal species, 500 animals, an array of different habitats, experienced, specialist staff, and a firm commitment to education and conservation. Auckland Zoological Park is a great place to visit while in Auckland, New Zealand.

A working ostrich farm, also providing a venue for young and old to visit and mingle with a wide range of very tame and lovable farm animals.

Tropical butterfly house located near Auckland airport and exhibiting free-flying exotic butterflies, as well as tropical fish, birds and lizards.

See much-loved animals in an outdoor environment, including donkeys, horses, goats, sheep and dogs. Pony and donkey rides are also available. Clevedon Animal Farm, in the Papakura region, can cater for children's parties, family trips, preschool and school groups, language schools and senior citizens.

With hundreds of animals and birds to feed, this Zoo is sure to please. Great for picnic and party spots, featuring wild encounters, guided tours, and special school holiday programmes for budding zoo keepers.

Creating a safehaven for Great Barrier Island's native wildlife. The Sanctuary covers an area of around 150 acres and is accessible to visitors through a guided day walk or four day tramp.

Hamilton Zoo is situated within 35 acres of beautiful landscaped grounds and is home to over 550 New Zealand and exotic animals.

Open daily, Huka Prawn Park gives you the chance to experience New Zealand's only prawn park. You can take a guided hatchery tour, dine in their riverside restaurant, and enjoy nature walks and trout feeding.

Antarctic encounters and under water world, located near Auckland city.

Set in eight acres of native bush in the centre of Queenstown.

A unique conservation centre in Rotorua, giving visitors the opportunity to see kiwi conservation in action for the first time in New Zealand.

The Kiwi House and native bird park in Otorohanga, New Zealand is owned and operated by the Otorohanga Zoological Society.

A nature reserve in Oamaru featuring 140 aviaries with a wide variety of parrots, as well as a garden walkway which runs through their six acre section. They also run a catering service for carnivals and outdoor events.

Lilliput is an unbelievable piece of NZ farmland, and Kiwi culture for children, animal lover and adults alike. Hand feed over 25 different species of animals and birds as you wonder over 10 acres.

Give your family a treat to remember, experience a safe, clean, learning environment where young and old minds alike have big moments.

A family experience in a beautiful country setting on the Kapiti Coast. View friendly animals and birds on farm walks and tours, including sheep, cattle, pigs, deer, emus, alpacas and unusual varieties of domestic animals and birds.

For the first time ever the Lion Man is bringing his lions and tigers to Wellington and Christchurch. This two-stop conservation tour will raise funds for Zion Wildlife Gardens' breeding programme for the Barbary Lion and Royal White Tiger (both extinct in the wild) and the endangered White Lion.

A wildlife sanctuary set on seven hectares within the Tauranga city limits, in the Bay of Plenty. The park is home to over 350 birds, 45 reptiles, 400 fish and 70 mammals.

This privately owned enterprise prides itself on doing its part to preserve the natural and historical heritage of New Zealand.

Visit for a show, swim, or a tour to touch and feed dolphins or learn how we look after sick and injured penguins.

Images showing some of the animals that can be seen at the Orana Wildlife Park and an overview of the Park's conservation programmes.

Protecting and showcasing Otago's exiled wildlife and helping to save New Zealand's threatened species for all to appreciate.

A native bird and wildlife park in Shannon, in the Palmerston North area. Enjoy a guided tour with the friendly team at Owlcatraz and meet native New Zealand owls. Plus, visit the glow worms at the Wairuru caves.