Zoos & Wildlife in New Zealand
New Zealand's zoos and wildlife parks showcase unique native species alongside animals from around the world. Kids love the interactive feeding sessions, nocturnal houses, and close-up encounters with kiwi birds that you simply can't experience anywhere else. Many parks are set in beautiful natural surroundings with picnic areas and playgrounds. Find the best ones with family ratings.
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Farmyard @ Rock Creek
📍 Little River, Canterbury
Petting farm at Little River - pony rides, animal feeding, hosted by Karen.
Country Magic Ltd
📍 Waiau Pa, Auckland
Private farm with pony rides and birthday parties in Waiau Pa.
Pony Tales Petting Farm
📍 Ngaumu, Wellington
Petting farm with quiet ponies, hosting kids' parties in the Wairarapa.
Heartland Cottage
📍 Foxton Beach, Manawatu-Wanganui
Animal sanctuary at Foxton Beach - guided tours by appointment only.
Tussock Ridge Farm Tours
📍 Ohariu, Wellington
Small-group 4WD farm tour with wild horses and wind turbines.
Trickle Creek
📍 Horokiwi, Wellington
Pony parties and farm experiences for young kids in Horokiwi.
Real New Zealand Farm Tours
📍 Christchurch Central City, Canterbury
Full-day Christchurch tour - working sheep farm, lunch, and Waipara wines.
Warwickz Farm
📍 Dunsandel, Canterbury
Rare-breeds farm 30 minutes south of Christchurch - guided tours.
Pony Parties & Farmyard Friends
📍 Christchurch, Canterbury
Mobile pony party service in Christchurch, plus indoor party venue.
Wild Oats Farm
📍 Nelson, Nelson
Horse trekking and farm parties at Pretty Bridge Valley, Nelson.
Sherlin Alpaca Stud
📍 West Melton, Canterbury
Walk-in alpaca farm tours 15 minutes from Christchurch.
Shamarra Alpacas
📍 Akaroa, Canterbury
Award-winning alpaca farm tours on the Banks Peninsula above Akaroa.
Wingspan National Bird of Prey Centre
📍 Ngongotahā, Bay of Plenty
Falcon flight show and up-close raptor encounters, run by a conservation trust.
Blue Penguins Pukekura
📍 Harington Point, Otago South
Evening tours to see blue penguins on the Otago Peninsula.
National Kiwi Hatchery
📍 Ngongotahā, Bay of Plenty
Guided tour of the kiwi hatchery at the Agrodome; ages five and up.
Glenlothian Farm
📍 West Melton, Canterbury
Rare breed farm with 20+ species - feed wallabies and baby goats.
Silverstream Alpaca Farm Stay & Farm Tour
📍 Kaiapoi, Canterbury
Intimate alpaca tours led by passionate owner Kit near Christchurch.
Orokonui Ecosanctuary
📍 Dunedin, Otago South
307-hectare biodiversity sanctuary near Dunedin - takahē, tūī, and tuatara.
Lake Tekapo Petting Zoo
📍 Lake Tekapo, Canterbury
Petting zoo in central Lake Tekapo - merino sheep, alpacas, kunekune pigs.
Rotoroa Island Wildlife Sanctuary
📍 Auckland
Predator-free island sanctuary an hour from Auckland by ferry.
Ambury Farm
📍 Māngere Bridge, Auckland
Free working Auckland Council farm with coastal walkway access.
Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne
📍 Karori, Wellington
Wellington's urban wildlife sanctuary with kiwi, tuatara, and native bush walks
Willowbank Wildlife Reserve
📍 Christchurch, Canterbury
Christchurch wildlife reserve with kiwi, native animals, and a hands-on farm
Styx River Farm
📍 Ouruhia, Canterbury
Small alpaca farm on the Styx River with guided tours and a farm shop.
See all 77 zoos & wildlife, A to Z
- Agrodome, Ngongotahā
- Ambury Farm, Māngere Bridge
- Arion Farm Education Park, Christchurch
- Auckland Botanic Gardens, The Gardens
- Auckland Zoo, Western Springs
- Bason Botanic Gardens, Castlecliff
- Battle Hill Farm Forest Park, Pāuatahanui
- Blue Penguins Pukekura, Harington Point
- Brookby Barn, Brookby
- Brooklands Zoo, Brooklands
- Bullswool Farm Park, Paeroa
- Butterfly Creek, Auckland Airport
- Country Magic Ltd, Waiau Pa
- Crystal Mountain, Swanson
- Deer Park Heights Queenstown, Kelvin Heights
- Dragonfly Spring Wetlands Sanctuary, Onerahi
- Dunedin Botanic Garden, Dunedin
- Dunedin Botanic Garden Aviary, Dunedin
- Farmyard @ Rock Creek, Little River
- Glenlothian Farm, West Melton
- Hamilton Zoo, Rotokauri
- Hanmer Springs Animal Park, Hanmer Springs
- Heartland Cottage, Foxton Beach
- Kaipaki Farmyard, Ohaupo
- Kaipupu Sanctuary, Picton
- Katikati Bird Gardens, Aongatete
- Kiwi North: Museum, Kiwi House and Heritage Park, Maunu
- Kiwi Park Queenstown, Queenstown
- Kiwi Valley Farm Park, Henderson Valley
- Lady Norwood Rose Garden, Kelburn
- Lake Tekapo Petting Zoo, Lake Tekapo
- Living Springs Farm Parks, Allandale
- Marshalls Animal Park, Omanawa
- National Kiwi Hatchery, Ngongotahā
- Natureland Zoo, Tāhunanui
- Neil's Eels, Westport
- Nga Manu Nature Reserve, Waikanae
- Orana Wildlife Park, Christchurch
- Orokonui Ecosanctuary, Dunedin
- Otorohanga Kiwi House, Otorohanga
- Paradise Valley Springs, Paradise Valley
- Pony Parties & Farmyard Friends, Christchurch
- Pony Tales Petting Farm, Ngaumu
- Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre, Mount Bruce
- Pūkorokoro Miranda Shorebird Centre, Pūkorokoro / Miranda
- Punanga Manu o Te Anau / Te Anau Bird Sanctuary, Te Anau
- Real New Zealand Farm Tours, Christchurch Central City
- Robert Findlay Wildlife Reserve, Pūkorokoro / Miranda
- Rotoroa Island Wildlife Sanctuary
- Royal Albatross Centre, Harington Point
- Shamarra Alpacas, Akaroa
- Sherlin Alpaca Stud, West Melton
- Silverstream Alpaca Farm Stay & Farm Tour, Kaiapoi
- Staglands Wildlife Reserve & Café, Akatarawa Valley
- Styx River Farm, Ouruhia
- Tawharanui Open Sanctuary Society, Tāwharanui Peninsula
- Te Paranui Animal Sanctuary & Permaculture Homestead, Tuamarina
- The Brook Waimarama Sanctuary, The Brook
- The National Kiwi Centre, Hokitika
- Ti Point Reptile Park, Ti Point
- Trickle Creek, Horokiwi
- Tussock Ridge Farm Tours, Ohariu
- Twizel Petting Zoo, Twizel
- Virginia Lake Aviary, Saint Johns Hill
- Walnut Ranch, Yelverton
- Warwickz Farm, Dunsandel
- Wellington Waterfront Walk, Te Aro
- Wellington Zoo, Newtown
- West Coast Wildlife Centre, Franz Josef/Waiau
- Whitford Bird Garden, Whitford
- Whiti Farm Park, Kaimarama
- Wild Oats Farm, Nelson
- Wildlife Foxton Trust, Foxton Beach
- Willowbank Wildlife Reserve, Christchurch
- Windermere Berry Farm, Whanganui (temporarily closed)
- Wingspan National Bird of Prey Centre, Ngongotahā
- Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne, Karori
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