Willowbank Wildlife Reserve Day Entry
Overview
Mobile ticket
The only place to see NZ's Big 5 wildlife (kea, kaka, takahe, tuatara and guaranteed kiwi viewing) all in one location!
Get 'up close and personal' with over 50 different wildlife species!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Guaranteed Kiwi Viewing
Food and drinks
Transportation to/from attractions
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting points
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Willowbank Wildlife Reserve
Experience the story of NZ through wildlife. Willowbank is hands-on and interactive with the ability to feed and pat many of the animals. Enjoy introduced animals to NZ such as monkeys, lemurs, capybara, and wallabies. Pat the farm animals, such as sheep, rabbits and alpaca. And discover the unique native species, that make NZ so special. We can guarantee that you will see a kiwi in our kiwi house - the best kiwi viewing in NZ. We have a cafe and retail store, to make you visit complete.
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Willowbank Wildlife Reserve Day Entry
Reviews
81 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wilderness attractions at its best
Greg F,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This is an amazing place for the whole family, a vast array of different animals to spend the day looking and interacting with. Move around a your own pace, feed some of the animals, but watch the Deer they ambush you for your feed pouch hahaha.
So many animals!
KatyBcTravels,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were a bit unsure of what to expect based on some of the reviews we read, but my husband and I really enjoyed our experience here! There were so many animals to see (including kiwi and tuatara!), and overall it was quite peaceful here.
Saiko
232rikus,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Perfect, a must-visit if you're going to Christchurch. It's a bit complicated on the bus lines, but... And that's not a choice.
Fantastic for the family
Venture15821426302,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was the best wildlife reserve I have been in for many years. Well worth the price. An amazing assortment of animals. Very friendly staff
Fun way to spend the day
Andrea T,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Easy to walk around. Wooden walkways over the water. Very pretty area. Lots of animals for children to interact with.. Had lunch at the cafe which was tasty and good choices for our 5 year old grandson.
Enjoyable afternoon amongst the wildlife
ShaunL,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really wanted to see a native kiwi bird on our trip and being a shy nocturnal creature there are not many places where you can see one. Willowbank just on the edge of Christchurch is one place where you can. They have a dark enclosure which once you have adjusted your eyes gives you a decent chance of spotting a kiwi. We saw two and just watched as they moved around in the dark. The centre also has other wildlife such as black swans, deer, wallabies, goats, pigs, kea parrots etc so well worth a visit.
Very cute
Shelby F,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We came to NZ to see kiwis and this place had 3! We spent about an hour inside the Kiwi house just watching and listening to them. It was awesome. You can also feed/pet eels and there are plenty of other great birds and animals here. The kea area was also super cool
Best Day Trip Ever
shreedevis2025,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the most amazing time at Willowbank Wildlife Reserve in Christchurch! 🦙🐐🐷 The highlight of our visit was definitely feeding the eels right at the entrance — such a unique experience we’d never tried before! Our kids were jumping with excitement and absolutely loved every moment. 💕 All the animals and birds were beautiful and so well cared for. We had so much fun feeding the four-horned goats, pigs, alpacas, llamas, and sheep — it felt like being part of a little wildlife adventure! 🐾 The whole place had such a warm, family-friendly vibe, and we could easily spend hours exploring every corner. I would definitely recommend that everyone visit Willowbank Wildlife Reserve at least once during their stay in Christchurch — it’s an unforgettable experience for all ages! 🌿✨
Average
Global61776551948,
Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Nice place food was good downfall was the farm area the Clydesdale horse,Shetland pony looked so depressed should be out in a grass paddock not in a small enclosed area caption cook pigs stunk really bad very muddy Billy goat also was very smelly and charges the fence sheep also should be in a paddock this area was very disappointing
Greatest Place Ever 😃😍
katiecL3586CD,
Aug 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My Husband and I had such a great time last Wednesday 🥰 We loved seeing all the animals and feeding them 🐒🦧🐎🦌🐄🐖🐏🐑🐐🦛🐇🦦🦘🦆🪿🐢🦎 I also loved how mobility friendly it is 😊🦯 great food and lovely staff 🤩 Highly Recomend It, A++++
From NZ$36.50
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