Discover the magic of the wild with The Opera Dunedin's Penguin and Wildlife Tour
Learn about the rarest penguin in the world, the hoiho (yellow-eyed penguin) and experience the best possibility to view one of these endangered birds. We will begin with an overview of the work we are doing to help save the hoiho and care for all living species at The OPERA. Guests will then be guided through our reserve which is home to numerous native plant and wildlife species including the hoiho and kororā (little penguins), fur seals, sea lions, and several species of sea and forest birds. Finally, when penguins are in our care, guests will visit our Penguin Rehabilitation Center, where they can see these rare birds up close. .
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Kia Ora, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us! We are pleased to see you enjoyed your visit to the OPERA - Otago Peninsula Eco Restoration Alliance on our Wildlife & Penguin Tour. By taking a tour at The OPERA, you have become a part of our story. Tour proceeds are our primary source of funding the conservation, rehabilitation, restoration, and education work we are doing. Again, thank you very much for your visit and we hope to see you again! Ngā mihi, Chris Head of Tours & Front of House Operations The OPERA - Otago Peninsula Eco Restoration Alliance
We saw sea lions from a distance, fur seals up close, 2 little blue penguins in borrows, and we were lucky enough to see one yellow-eyed penguin come to shore!
We saw blue and yellow eyed penguins as well as sea lions and fur seals and other birds in this fantastic setting. The guide was excellent.
Kia Ora, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us! We are pleased to see you enjoyed your visit to the OPERA - Otago Peninsula Eco Restoration Alliance on our Wildlife & Penguin Tour. By taking a tour at The OPERA, you have become a part of our story. Tour proceeds are our primary source of funding the conservation, rehabilitation, restoration, and education work we are doing. Again, thank you very much for your visit and we hope to see you again! Ngā mihi, Chris Head of Tours & Front of House Operations The OPERA - Otago Peninsula Eco Restoration Alliance
What an amazing conversation centre! My 7-year-old and I went on this tour, and it was so fun. We had a perfect, sunny winter day. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly and engaging. We only had a brief sighting, but it was still a great day. (This is why it's not 5 stars, but really that is no fault of OPERA) I highly recommend this adventure with children, as long as they can walk about 2k and can spend some time waiting for the penguins to emerge from the sea. I will return sometime, and I am grateful for the incredible work OPERA is doing.
Kia Ora, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us! We are pleased to see you enjoyed your visit to the OPERA - Otago Peninsula Eco Restoration Alliance on our Wildlife & Penguin Tour. By taking a tour at The OPERA, you have become a part of our story. Tour proceeds are our primary source of funding the conservation, rehabilitation, restoration, and education work we are doing. Again, thank you very much for your visit and we hope to see you again! Ngā mihi, Chris Head of Tours & Front of House Operations The OPERA - Otago Peninsula Eco Restoration Alliance
It's amazing despite of the bad weather. We spotted 7 penguins!
Kia Ora, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us! We are pleased to see you enjoyed your visit to the OPERA - Otago Peninsula Eco Restoration Alliance on our Wildlife & Penguin Tour. By taking a tour at The OPERA, you have become a part of our story. Tour proceeds are our primary source of funding the conservation, rehabilitation, restoration, and education work we are doing. Again, thank you very much for your visit and we hope to see you again! Ngā mihi, Chris Head of Tours & Front of House Operations The OPERA - Otago Peninsula Eco Restoration Alliance
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josephinev7 from New Zealand wrote on 29 July 2024
Awesome afternoon
Awesome afternoon seeing 2 different penguins. One in the rehab and one in the natural environment. It was great fun and highly recommend if in Dunedin