Zoos & wildlife parks | Wildlife Encounters
Experience amazing animal encounters at Orana: meet New Zealand's only gorillas, hand feed giraffe, see rhino up close, check out the stunning tiger and amazing lions. View kiwi & a range of New Zealand native birds and reptiles.
McLeans Island Road, Harewood, Christchurch
View mapPlenty of free parking is available.
10am to 5pm, 7 days - last admission 4pm. (Other hours by arrangement for functions). Closed Christmas Day.
Set in 80 hectares, Orana Wildlife Park is New Zealand's only open range zoo. It is within 15 minutes drive from Christchurch airport. The Park provides amazing animal encounters: hand feed giraffe, meet rhino up close, see New Zealand's only gorillas, view kiwi and meet our tiger up close (cost additional). Scheduled presentations occur daily. Visitors can enjoy the antics of cheetah, Tasmanian devils, monkeys, meerkats and more. An extensive New Zealand section features kiwi, a wide range of birds and reptiles plus two walk-through aviaries (giving the chance to meet the mischievous kea). Guided tours operate daily. A cafe and fantastic wildlife gift shop are on-site. It's a full day of fun for everyone at Orana Wildlife Park.
Children aged 15 and under must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Commission rate available on application. Other rates for special tours, functions and behind the scenes tours available on request.
All year round
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Listing #3120932 managed by Tourism New Zealand Operator Database.