See native Kiwi, cheeky Kea, Tuatara and the very rare Takahe - and much much more.
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 in NZD ($)
N’hésitez surtout pas à vous y rendre si vous êtes de passage à Christchurch. C’est un parc qui mérite largement d’être visité!
Très bonne expérience, possibilité de nourrir certains animaux. Et une chance incroyable de voir des kiwis !
Thank you Juliette! We are pleased that you enjoyed your visit
Petit zoo très bien étudié ou nus avons pu voir un kiwi… Cheminement de la visite très bien fait, à recommander.
On a été agréablement surpris par le parcours tout au long du parc, les animaux etaient classés par catégorie. A l'entrée, vous pouvez acheter de la nourriture pour les animaux. Lors du parcours, les canards s'approchent de vous, on a pu aussi voir 3 kiwis dans le noir. Notre visite nous a pris un peu près 2h.
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Océane R from France wrote on 06 February 2024
Bonne surprise
Réserve très bien agencée, les animaux semblent très bien traités. La visite nous a pris 2h. On ne s’attendait pas à autant apprécier la visite.