Experience the ultimate animal adventure at Orana Wildlife Park. Set in 80 hectares, within 15 minutes’ drive of Christchurch airport, Orana is New Zealand’s only open range zoo. Over 400 animals, representing more than 70 species, are displayed at the Park.

Regular animal feed presentations occur daily and are accompanied by a presentation from a wildlife guide. The Park specialises in providing amazing wildlife experiences - hand feed giraffe, see New Zealand's only gorillas, meet rhino up close, observe New Zealand's national icon, the kiwi and travel through the Lion Reserve on board a specially modified vehicle for close views of the "King of the Beasts" (additional cost/conditions apply). Visitors can enjoy the antics of tigers, cheetah, Tasmanian devils, monkeys, meerkats and more!

Orana has an extensive New Zealand native fauna section including two large walk-through aviaries that enable visitors to get up close to a range of endangered native birds, such as kea. The Park has a comprehensive collection of native geckos and the Farmyard enables people to pet friendly domestic animals.

Orana Wildlife Park is internationally renowned for its involvement in zoo-based breeding programmes fro exotic animals and native species. You are directly supporting our conservation work by visiting the Park.

Visitors can ride on our complimentary Safari Shuttle (within the zoo), join a guided walkabout tour and/or meander around the Park at their leisure. The Park contains a children’s adventure playground, and two large picnic areas, a café and wildlife themed gift shop. It’s a full day of fun for the entire family!

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