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The West Coast Explore New Zealand, Australia & Fiji!tune
See native Kiwi, cheeky Kea, Tuatara and the very rare Takahe - and much much more.
See native Kiwi, cheeky Kea, Tuatara and the very rare Takahe - and much much more.
Highlights
- New Zealand's Tourism Awards 2025 Winner!
- Guaranteed Kiwi viewing
- Meet New Zealand's native animals and many more
- Feed birds, fish and eels
- A fun day out for the whole family
Willowbank is the only place where you can meet New Zealand's Big 5 wildlife with the cheeky Kea, the ancient Tuatara, our bush parrot the Kaka, the very rare Takahe and of course the Kiwi. Kiwi viewing is guaranteed with no glass to hinder your view!
Feed the eels and make friends with the livestock breeds unique to New Zealand. Listen to the Kiwi as it forages by your feet. Embark on a journey through the history of New Zealand. See the impact of introduced species in 'Wild NZ'. Meet old livestock breeds in 'Heritage NZ'. Experience native wildlife in 'Natural NZ', and share our hope for their future. Relax and enjoy your experience in conservation.
Willowbank is a place close to both Christchurch city and the International Airport, where culture and conservation combine.
Bring a picnic or grab a bite to eat from our onsite cafe! Close encounters of the 'wildlife kind' are a Willowbank trademark.
Guided Kiwi Tour available at 2pm (additional charges apply).
All prices are shown inNZD ($)
- Adult$36.50
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Authenticated Reviews
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From Willowbank Wildlife Reserve
Kia ora, thank you for your lovely review. We are pleased that you enjoyed your visit and adored the kunekune pigs. We hope to see you again
stellaw1 from China wrote on 09 December 2020
非常有意思的动物园
这里的动物都不怕人，刚进去时被鸭子和大鹅追着跑，还有点害怕，渐渐就适应了。最好玩的是kune猪，样子丑凶丑凶的，实际上很会卖萌，和人很亲近。矮马凭栏听风，发型异常帅气，很有范儿。
From Willowbank Wildlife Reserve
Kia ora, thank you for your lovely review. We are pleased that you enjoyed your visit and adored the kunekune pigs. We hope to see you again
stellaw1 from China wrote on 09 December 2020
非常有意思的动物园
这里的动物都不怕人，刚进去时被鸭子和大鹅追着跑，还有点害怕，渐渐就适应了。最好玩的是kune猪，样子丑凶丑凶的，实际上很会卖萌，和人很亲近。矮马凭栏听风，发型异常帅气，很有范儿。
From Willowbank Wildlife Reserve
Kia ora, thank you for your lovely review. We are pleased that you enjoyed your visit and adored the kunekune pigs. We hope to see you again
YI LING from Taiwan wrote on 28 January 2020
小孩很開心
可以近距離與動物接觸、餵食動物，有孩子的家庭值得一去。
yufengl from Taiwan wrote on 02 January 2020
很棒的地方
來基督城一定要安排進來，裡面大約2個小時可以逛完，很棒的動物園門票也不貴
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stellaw1 from China wrote on 09 December 2020
非常有意思的动物园
这里的动物都不怕人，刚进去时被鸭子和大鹅追着跑，还有点害怕，渐渐就适应了。最好玩的是kune猪，样子丑凶丑凶的，实际上很会卖萌，和人很亲近。矮马凭栏听风，发型异常帅气，很有范儿。