Kiwi Conservation

Meet our kiwi
At Willowbank, kiwi are close to our hearts. As the only place in the world to have raised all five species, our team nurtures every egg and chick, and plays a vital role in national kiwi recovery efforts, helping protect this treasured taonga for generations to come.

Kiwi Species

Feeding Times

Otters

10.45am

Eels

11.50am

Gibbons

12.45pm

Kea

1.00pm

Encounters

Get closer than you ever imagined. Our guided animal encounters take you behind the scenes for unforgettable, up close moments with curious creatures, expert keepers, and plenty of “wow" along the way.

Native Guided Tours

Discover Aotearoa, up close. Our guided native tours connect you with New Zealand’s wildlife, conservation, and the people caring for these taonga every day.

Visit Us

We’re open daily from 9.30am to 5pm - rain or shine. The only exception? Christmas Day, when we take a well earned break.

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