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
73 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great experience
Gillian S,
Aug 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great experience, get up close and feed the animals. The park is beautiful and a great natural environment experience
Beautiful day out
AMANDACLAIR G,
Jan 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00Such a beautiful reserve with well cared for animals, shuttle from cathedral square was handy and the cafe has great food options
The walk way through the...
Becky G,
Jan 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00The walk way through the preserve was clear and easy to navigate. Patience in the kiwi exhibit is rewarded with seeing these birds acitive in a simulated nighttime environment.
Loved it
Zama S,
Jan 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00We loved it here. Evetthing was just really great. Seeing all the wildlife and interacting with them was magical. Our highlight was defo the Kiwi nighthouse it was fascinating to see.
Great activity for the kids
Robbie W,
Jul 6, 2024
- Viator
5.00Wonderful learning and animal feeding adventure for our kids. New to NZ we were able to see iconic animals all in one place plus a few from home.
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