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Orana Wildlife Park, Christchurch

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#2 of 10 in Zoos & Aquariums in South Island

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New Zealand's only open-range zoo, Orana Wildlife Park allows you to get up close and personal with animals from all over the world. The diverse complex spans 80 hectares (198 acres) and provides a home to over 400 animals, including a number of rare and endangered species. When you arrive, check the presentation and feeding schedule for the opportunity to see meerkats, giraffes, and lions enjoying a meal. Get involved in the feeding process yourself by purchasing an "encounter experience." Guided tours take place daily and are offered both on board the safari shuttle and on foot. Use our Christchurch trip planner to visit Orana Wildlife Park on your trip to Christchurch, and learn what else travelers and our writers recommend seeing nearby.

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• By Sid H

  We haven't visited Orana Park for many years, and it was great to see that the attraction has continued to expand, both in exhibit space as well as innovation. There is plenty of space for animals to ...  more »

• By highsideinn

  I was so impressed with the enclosures and the tigers were amazing didnt realise how large they were!  more »

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• By Jason Bateman

  Best wildlife park Ive ever been too. Staff are friendly and helpful. Had lunch at the cafe surrounded by ducks and birds. Got to see the lions and giraffes being fed. Get to get up pretty close to the animals. Very well done bird aviary. Massive wildlife park but has a shuttle to get you around when your legs are tired. I was there for roughly 4 hours. You can see so many animals including; Gorillas, Lions, Tigers, Horses, Sheep, Buffalo, Zebra and so much more. It is pretty much the only thing I enjoyed around the Christchurch area.

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• By Christina F.

  Quite a spacious zoo with a lot of animals in. There are free animal talks/feeding shows about every half an hour in different places so it’s best to take a map at entrance (with the show schedule on it). Free shuttle buses are available but you may need to wait. It can be a lot of walk in between if you want to catch every show. Saw a happy kiwi which really made my day : )

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