Animal Experiences New Zealand with Kids
Animal Experiences New Zealand with Kids
Eva Markiewicz
Experience animals! Wildlife, zoos, farm animals, and sanctuaries.
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North Island
Bay of Islands

Silver Fern dolphin tours
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Auckland

Auckland Zoo
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Rotorua

Wingspan National Bird of Prey Centre
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A fun demonstration and learning opportunity about New Zealand's falcons, and the incredible journey the Australian barn owl made across the Tasman. You get to see a few different birds and they're all rescues.
Make sure you pack a jacket (preferably windproof) even in the summer — it's windy up there!
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The National Kiwi Hatchery
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Waitomo Caves
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Hawke's Bay

Gannet colony
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Wellington

Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre
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Red Rocks - Seals
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Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne
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South Island
Kaikoura

Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter)
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Whale Watch Kaikoura
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Christchurch

Pōhatu penguins/Plunge NZ Ltd
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Swimming with Dolphins
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Orana Wildlife Park
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Heathcote Valley Riding School
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South Coast of South Island

Fur seal viewing walk
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Roaring Bay Penguins & Seals Observatory
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Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
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Yellow eyed penguin colony
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Royal Albatross Centre
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Elm Wildlife Tours
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White Heron Sanctuary Tours
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Queenstown

Te Anau Glowworm Caves - RealNZ
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Glow Worm Caves
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Kiwi Park Queenstown
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Glenorchy Animal Experience
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