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International Antarctic Centre - General Admission + VIP Penguin Backstage Pass

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Step behind the scenes for a rare glimpse into the care and conservation of our rescued Little Blue Penguins, and discover the dedication that goes into protecting these incredible birds!

Highlights

VIP Penguin Backstage Pass
Penguin Rescue - Meet the little guys in blue
Hagglund Field Trip - Go off-road like an Antarctic explorer
Storm Dome - Brave a summertime Antarctic storm
4D Theatre - Four-dimensional visual experience

Have you ever wondered how we care for our adorable rescued penguins?

Join our Penguin Backstage Experience for a rare look at what goes on behind the scenes at our rescue centre, home to the world’s smallest penguin species—the Kororā, Little Blue Penguin!

This exclusive tourgives you special access to areas usually off-limits. Led by our expert Antarctic Guides or Penguin Keepers, you’ll spend 40 unforgettable minutes learning about the daily care, feeding, and rehabilitation of these fascinating birds.

Get up close to our state-of-the-art facilities, step inside the vet room, and see unique penguin artifacts like feathers, eggs, and skeletons. This is your chance to expand your penguin knowledge and experience their world like never before!

We welcome you to Antarctica - The coolest fun in Christchurch!

Adult $99.00

Child $99.00 (8-15 years old)

What's included

VIP Penguin Backstage Pass
Antarctica 101
Storm Dome & Antarctica Storm
4D Theatre & Antartic Gallery
Penguin Encounter; Penguin Feeding
General Entry - International Antarctic Centre

Duration

40 Minutes

Location

38 Orchard Road (between Memorial Ave and Wairakei Road) near Christchurch Airport.

Child Friendly

This experience welcomes families with children.

Notes

Times:Tours depart at 11.30am and 1.00pm daily.
Duration:Approximately 40 minutes. Participants must arrive 30 minutes before the tour.
VIP Penguin Backstage Tour are presented in English.
The tours are unfortunately not suitable for wheelchairs or those with limited mobility as stairs are involved.
Children must be over the age of 8 to go on this tour.
Health Notice: Premium Penguin Caregiver Tour and VIP Penguin Backstage Pass are not recommended for any person whose immune system has been compromised in any way (eg. due to chemotherapy or exposure to HIV) due the close bird contact and potential exposure to Bird faeces etc.
Please Note: General Admission to the International Antarctic Centre is included. .

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International Antarctic Centre - General Admission + VIP Penguin Backstage Pass

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abhay77 from New Zealand wrote on 05 April 2022

Worth it

Amazing

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josalener from New Zealand wrote on 19 December 2021

Penguin encounter

Great experience, lots to see and do.

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emmanuelleh1 from New Zealand wrote on 27 November 2021

Great day !

Great experience in the Antarctic Centre and nice discovery of the little blue penguins.

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shirleyn2 from New Zealand wrote on 03 November 2021

Loved it. So worth the money!

Awesome 3 to 4 hours of fun activities, science and nature. Great for adults and kids. Such a lot going on and to learn about in Antarctica.

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Sharon Hurman from New Zealand wrote on 31 October 2021

Christchurch Antarctic Center

Had a great day out, definitely recommend it as a must place to go to in Christchurch.

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