Natureland Zoo
📍 Tāhunanui, Nelson
Natureland Zoo in Nelson's Te Hunanui park is a compact, well-stocked animal park with native and exotic species including monkeys, meerkats, birds, and reptiles. Birthday party packages available on site.
I had my son's 1st birthday here in April and it was beautiful! They have two decent sized tables with a big gazebo in a nice area with a park close by and animals all around. The kids had an absolute blast as did the parents. You can also Byo food which is a bonus! We had a goat in counter also where the kids could feed the goats which was great. I would come back here again in a heartbeat and highly recommend for any birthday parties!
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Reviewers describe Natureland as a genuine gem — compact and impressive, with animals that get up close and staff who are engaging and knowledgeable. The monkeys and meerkats draw particular affection, with multiple visitors singling them out. One family hosted a first birthday party here and described the experience as beautiful.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Alanna Everett
11 months ago
“I had my son's 1st birthday here in April and it was beautiful! They have two decent sized tables with a big gazebo in a nice area with a park close by and animals all around. The kids had an absolute blast as did the parents. You can also Byo food which is a bonus! We had a goat in counter also where the kids could feed the goats which was great. I would come back here again in a heartbeat and highly recommend for any birthday parties!”
Candie Ashworth
6 months ago
“This place is a wee gem ... Spent about a hour and half looking at all the animals birds and reptiles ... For a small animal park I was very impressed with how the space had been used to get the most out of the enclosures ... You can hand feed the goats ... They also have a breed to release bird program which I love ... I highly recommend visiting the natureland wildlife trust ❤️”
Danni Hen
4 months ago
“Really lovely place. I loved the monkeys! Especially the little tiny ones. Oh and the meerkats were absolutely adorable. The staff were knowledgeable and genuinely really cared about the animals. Awesome place for all ages. Price is a little expensive if you were taking a whole family $21 an adult. Worth it I think.”
Erin Lobb
3 months ago
“Awesome facilities, animals happy and well fed, Awesome playground for big and little kids, highly recommend”
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Overview
Natureland Zoo is a small animal park set within Te Hunanui (Centre of New Zealand) park in Nelson. The zoo houses a range of native and exotic animals including primates, meerkats, birds, and reptiles across well-maintained outdoor enclosures. Knowledgeable staff engage with visitors throughout the site. Birthday party hosting is available, with covered outdoor seating areas within the grounds. The zoo is toddler-friendly and fully pram-accessible with wide paths.
