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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
@naomilai
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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Cape Kidnappers
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Amazing bird watching spot
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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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Kaikōura
@spiritandguts
Some of the best marine life watching in the country. Grab yourself a tour!
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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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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Eva Markiewicz
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Wingspan National Bird of Prey Centre
Pōhatu penguins/Plunge NZ Ltd
Encounter Kaikoura (Dolphin Encounter)
Swimming with Dolphins
Waitomo Caves
Te Anau Glowworm Caves - RealNZ
Glow Worm Caves
Heathcote Valley Riding School
Pukaha National Wildlife Centre
Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
Cape Kidnappers
Zealandia
The National Kiwi Hatchery
Royal Albatross Centre
Yellow eyed penguin colony
Gannet colony
Whale Watch Kaikoura
Fur seal viewing walk
Red Rocks - Seals
Elm Wildlife Tours
Orana Wildlife Park
Auckland Zoo
Kiwi Park Queenstown
Roaring Bay Penguins & Seals Observatory
Glenorchy Animal Experience
Kaikōura
Paihia
White Heron Sanctuary Tours
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