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Kaitiakitanga

Conservation

"We are committed to conserving & protecting New Zealand wildlife & their habitats"

The Kiwi Park is fully certified with providing positive animal welfare by the Zoo and Aquarium association (ZAA) as well as being fully permitted by the Department of Conservation (DOC). 

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kiwi park staff member releasing birds into wild

Breed for Release Species:

  • South Island Kākā

  • North Island Brown Kiwi

  • Pāteke (Brown Teal)

  • Whio (Blue Duck)

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We manage breeding programmes and insurance populations for our other 20+ native bird and reptile species. Learn more about our wildlife

Over 15,000 native trees and shrubs have been planted in the park since its opening. Our reforestation program is funded by donations which covers the cost of the tree, while our staff and volunteers plant the tree in the park. Learn more about our mission

whio ducklings
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