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Welcome to West Eyreton! Located in the stunning Canterbury region of New Zealand, this hidden gem offers a plethora of exciting experiences and activities for every type of traveler. From adrenaline-pumping adventures like hiking, fishing, and horseback riding, to more serene options like picnicking in scenic parks and exploring charming local farm tours, there's something for everyone here. Whether you're seeking outdoor thrills, cultural encounters, or just a chance to unwind in nature, our comprehensive guide has you covered. Get ready to embark on unforgettable adventures in West Eyreton!

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Orana Wildlife Park

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Best Zoo in New Zealand
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Best Zoo in New Zealand

Apart from the ape exhibit most of the enclosures are fairly basic, but there's an honesty that's appealing about 'Orana Park'. I get the imoression that everyone at 'Orana' ie workers and volunteers alike are passionate and truly care about the park and its animals. The animal zoo talks were enjoyable particularly the lions. And you can feed the giraffes for free or get closer to the lions or feed the lemurs for an extra fee. It was great having the shuttle transport available too.

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Wonderful experience
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Wonderful experience

Very well thought out space for the animals. Allow plenty of time, the animal feedings were we'll worth the visit. Loved the giraffes. The Lion enclosure was extra, but too see them up close was amazing. Highly recommend visiting Orana Park.

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Orsum Orana
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Orsum Orana

We spent 5 hours at Orana. Had a fantastic time getting close (behind barriers) to animals and a highlight was feeding the giraffes. So much to see and do. NZ is very spoilt to have Orana.

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Good family fun
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Good family fun

First of all I booked the wrong day! And the helpful people at reception had no problem getting me in when I showed up. Thanks loads! Had heaps of fun it's great being able to interact with the keepers and see them feed the animals.

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Amazing day
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Amazing day

We spent over 5hours in the park and still didn’t see everything, had an absolutely amazing time, the gorillas were breathtaking, the giraffes so elegant and the meerkats so cheeky Loved it

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Amazing day
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Amazing day

It was a unique experience, the animals are much closer to us as there are no bars confining the animals. They have space to coexist. And even though we had to walk a lot, it was a lot of fun and the stroller they rent us at the entrance to carry the child is very functional.

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Awesome Place and Team
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Awesome Place and Team

I love how awesome this place is with very close encounter with the animals and feeding! I would like to compliment the team there, they are lovely, friendly and so helpful! Shoutout to Cass, Pauline and the Rhino guy from Israel (sorry I don’t think we even asked him his name), and the lady at Farmyard! I have learned so much from them! Thank you very much for a great day!

Orana Wildlife Park

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Better than ANY zoo!
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Better than ANY zoo!

I've been to animal parks and zoos all over the world, but I keep coming back to Orana because it's just so much more special, the conservation/breeding efforts and the respect that they give the animals allows them to live in the best possible conditions (while allowing the public ample veiwing). This park is the best example of how wild animals should be kept outside of the wild (and before anyone said that wild animals should only be in the wild! Loss if habitat makes that no longer an option!)

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My unique moment
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My unique moment

I had an enjoyable time with the wildlife, taking in this rare experience of the open park. I sat down with 'Fuzu', the gorilla and watched the antics of the meerkats. Don't go with the idea of completing a race circuit in record time but allow yourself a couple of hours to take it in. Families of all ages can follow the presentations in the pamphlet or design their own! You will go away feeling good, especially if the weather plays its part.

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Fantastic park
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Fantastic park

There is alot of amazing animals. A fun day.

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Great experience
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Great experience

It was awesome to be able to feed the Lemurs and Giraffes

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Zoo that cares
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Zoo that cares

I’m not a fan of zoos in general but when one makes it it’s mission to rescue and preserve endangered species it gets a big tick. The volunteers and employees are the backbone of this place and they really care about the animals. Highly recommend a visit to this open range zoo and spend big in the gift shop so they can continue to do their important work.

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A whole new zoo experience
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A whole new zoo experience

Amazing animal encounters, got to feed the giraffes and see animals I never knew existed. Amazing staff, awesome cafe and so many close up experiences. Would highly recommend!

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Amazing
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Amazing

Wish we had more time for the lion cage

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Lovely wildlife
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Lovely wildlife

I went to this park on a rainny day but had a great time with my family. It was actually easy to find some animals as they were sheltering together from the rain ;-) Free shuttle service,friendly staff and most of all all the wildlife was so lovely and amazing! Worth spending a day by following their feeding schedule. I thought we would stay for about 3-4 hours from 10 am but literally left after 4pm. My top 3 there was very quite Otters, Gorillas, and Tasmanian devils♡♡♡

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Orana park
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Orana park

Wow i havent been to orana park since i was around 13 Im now 31 and the experiance is still as amazing as it was back then Being in nature around animals is a magical experiance. We need buses to go there so we can go more often

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Awesome time!
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Awesome time!

Highly recommend doing the lion encounter. Lovely grounds and animals well cared for. Loved the cheeky keas!

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Great day out highly recommended!!!
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Great day out highly recommended!!!

I loved this place the animals are so well cared for and the open spaces makes a huge difference. The staff were helpful and friendly and if you follow the feeding routine interacting is more likely. We took our toddler and there was also a farmyard section which I think small children would enjoy. Overall a fantastic experience and we would definitely return next time we are in Christchurch thanks Orana park we loved every minute Xx

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orana park
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orana park

amazing went to change to yearly pass but noticed they run june to june so will look at it in june :)

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Great park
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Great park

A special day, loved seeing Gorillas, feeding a Giraffe and the all th other animals. The bus ride around the park is very informative and I suggest you do that right around first. The food at the cafeteria was very good as well. Great day had by all.

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Visit at orana
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Visit at orana

Great service

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The best zoo I’ve ever been!
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The best zoo I’ve ever been!

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Orana Wildlife Park

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Great park
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Great park

Lots of room for the animals and awesome enclosures for them. Some of the enclosures were empty though which was ashame. All the animals looked happy though :)

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Orana park
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Orana park

Well worth the money. Great food at the cafe

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Great to see the Gorillas
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Great to see the Gorillas

I would've liked to have given a 5 star, however there were a couple of issues. One is accessibility both to get to the park and back and also getting around the park. There really should be a bus that goes to the park and back to town that doesn't cost $40 each way if you haven't got a car. I know that's more a NZ transport metro issue. Now there is a shuttle and I was also offered a wheelchair however the shuttle only stops at certain points and to get to some enclosures it means you have to backtrack or walk down more pathways. Hence I didn't get to see all the animals up close because of all the walking. The path to me doesn't seem wheelchair friendly unless someone had an electric wheelchair. Lots of gravel and slopes. There was a Lil bit of rubbish in the gullies and some parts looked overgrown. It's hard to see the lions through all that fencing. Mind I didn't realize there was another spot around the side for them. I'd say that it was hard to see some animals up close which I guess the good thing is it means lots of room for the animal to roam. You definitely need a good camera to get good photos. On the other hand it was really amazing to see the gorillas and feed the Giraffe. I was lucky cos one decided it would come over after many missed out on feeding them. And the staff are nice. My hot chips weren't cooked properly in the Cafe and the Chai the Cafe uses doesn't taste good. May need to change it. It was a nice day just sad I didn't get to see all and be involved in all the feeding times due to walking. Thanks

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What a amazing day
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What a amazing day

Really enjoy the different and very rare species of birds and animals i love that place Higly recommand this place Must do Thank you Orana Wildlife Park

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Wonderful wildlife experience!
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Wonderful wildlife experience!

Orana wildlife Park was absolutely amazing! We went at 1h30pm and wish we went earlier. There is so much to see and do. The Cafe has this beautiful view over the Giraffes and Rhinos while you enjoy your lunch. The staff were friendly and helpful especially on the shuttle. We will definitely be back!

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Orana wildlife
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Orana wildlife

Lovely wildlife park. Well spaced out enclosures.

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Great day out
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Great day out

I was told by my daughter if you get a chance to go do it. She was so right. I also paid the extra to do the lion encounter will worth the extra to do it. Also a bonus the weather was chilly and the animals where more out and about. see the gorillas been feed is also a will worth thing to do, Had a great day out there.

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Loved our trip to the zoo. We had an Amazing day
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Loved our trip to the zoo. We had an Amazing day

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Magical day
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Magical day

Absolutely amazing an the staff are equally awesome very helpful and would answer any questions would highly recommend

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I fed GIRAFFES!!!
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I fed GIRAFFES!!!

Such an awesome experience! I definitely will be returning. Best advice is to make sure you get there early and make the most of it. That was my mistake coming late we missed a few cool experiences because the park is so big with so much to see and do

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Nice outing
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Nice outing

Very nice zoo with close encounters. Only down was that the Lion experience is closed and that was not advertised anywhere. Animals presentation and feeding is a must. A nice way to spend half the day.

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Nice park
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Nice park

Nice spacious park. Don't go when it's wet though. Most of the animals were hiding.

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Great Family Experience
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Great Family Experience

My young children ages 6 and 3 loved their outing. We were lucky to board the shuttle early on to see the whole park and help us decide which animals to spend more time at. The giraffes, barnyard and gorillas were our favourite. Great to interact with the gorillas for some time.

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