The Ōtorohanga Kiwi House offers close up viewing of our national bird, the kiwi. It holds New Zealand's largest collection of native birds & reptiles. The family-friendly conservation centre was …
The Ōtorohanga Kiwi House offers close up viewing of our national bird, the kiwi. It holds New Zealand's largest collection of native birds & reptiles. The family-friendly conservation centre was established in 1971 and is just 15 minutes from Waitomo. Kiwi are housed in specialised nocturnal houses complete with burrow cameras. Informative Keeper talks are held throughout the day - kiwi at 10.30am, 1.30pm & 3.30 pm, kea (mountain parrots) & kaka (forest parrots) at 11am, kakariki ( parakeets) at 12pm and long-fin eels at 2.30pm. Open daily, except Christmas Day. (Tickets are valid for 2 days).
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Jan 30, 2025
Visiting the Ōtorohanga Kiwi House was an absolutely fantastic experience. The staff were incredibly passionate and knowledgeable, making the visit both engaging and educational. Not only did they p…Full review by Christopher R
Jan 16, 2025
This was expensive for a poorly designed and also poorly maintained mini zoo. Very difficult to see any kiwis with the nocturnal conditions they provide. For the rest of the facility there were mainl…Full review by BlueHeeler777
Nov 28, 2024
Wonderful little sanctuary. Saw 4 Kiwis in their darkened enclosure. Plenty of other animals to see too. There are guided tours available where guides explain about the animals.Full review by Ang Yun L
Hi there We are open from 9am to 5pm every day except December 25. Last admission time to the park is 4.30pm. We hope to see you soon! Regards Jo Russell
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