Willowbank Wildlife Reserve Ticket | New Zealand

— Highlights —

• Discover the wonders of nature in the reserve's three different sections
• Say hello to New Zealand's native kiwi birds
• Go for fun activities like animal feedings or donkey rides

— What You Can Expect —

Venture to Willowbank Wildlife Reserve, a 20-minute drive from Christchurch. Explore the reserve's three different sections, and learn more about the animals housed in each.

See some of the country's endemic animals in the New Zealand section, including possums, ferrets, and kiwis. Delight in a close-up viewing of these one-of-a-kind animals.

Meet New Zealand farm animals in the Farmyard section, where you can also find multiple species of birds—some of which can only be found within New Zealand. 

Be amazed by the diversity of animal species in the Zoo/Exotics section. Look for capybara, wallabies, and emu. Seize the chance to greet exotic animals from all over the world without having to visit their habitats.

Drop by at the glass-free nocturnal house for a glimpse of New Zealand's most iconic animal, kiwi birds. Unlike other places, the park guarantees 100% viewing of these extremely rare birds every time you visit. Let these nocturnal birds and the rest of the reserve's creatures be the highlight of your trip to New Zealand!

— Important Info —

• Opening hours
  • October to March: 9:30 am–7:00 pm, daily
  • April to September, 9:30 am–5:00 pm
  • Last Entry: 4:00 pm
  • Closed on Christmas Day and after 5:00 pm on New Year's Eve
  
• How to get there
  • By car: 20–minute drive from Christchurch
  • By bus: Take bus 107

— Additional Info —

• Admission is free for children under 5 years old. Please indicate the number of eligible children and their ages in the Note section when booking and bring their passports for age verification. Failure to do so may result in admission being refused
• Please provide the age of any children in your party in the Note section when booking