Zoos, Botanic Gardens and Wildlife Parks

Sites

Auckland Botanic Gardens Auckland

Auckland Botanic Gardens is home to over 10,000 plants from around the world, spread over 64 hectares in Manurewa, South Auckland.

Auckland Zoo

Christchurch Botanic Gardens Christchurch

Eastwoodhill Aboretum Gisborne

Famous aboretum near Gisborne, open to visitors.

Guardians of Pauatahanui Inlet

Pauatahanui Inlet is the only large estuarine wetland left in the lower half of the North Island of New Zealand and is at risk mainly from human activities in its catchment. The Guardians of Pauatahanui Inlet (GOPI) was established in 1991 as an incorporated society to promote the recognition of the ecological, recreational and cultural values of the inlet.

Hamilton Gardens Hamilton

Hamilton Zoo Te Kaunihera o Kirikiriroa

Kaipatiki Ecological Restoration Project (KERP)

Kakapo Recovery Programme

Karori Wildlife Sanctuary Trust Wellington

Creating a pest-free wildlife haven in Wellington. The sanctuary was fenced in 1999 and enables New Zealanders of all ages to experience and learn from our precious natural heritage in an easily accessible location.

Motutapu Restoration Trust

restoring Motutapu Island for all New Zealanders

Nga Manu Nature Reserve Waikanae

Orana Wildlife Park Christchurch

Orana Wildlife Park is New Zealand's largest wildlife and conservation centre and only open range zoo.

Otorohanga Kiwi House

Pukaha Mount Bruce National Wildlife Centre

NZ's National wildlife centre for conservation of native wildlife.

Queenstown Bird Park

Southern Encounter Aquarium and Kiwi House Christchurch

Stagland Wildlife Reserve Upper Hutt

Wellington Zoo

Willowbank Wildlife Reserve Christchurch

Yellow-Eyed Penguin Trust

The Yellow-eyed Penguin Trust protects the yellow-eyed penguin and its habitat.