Orana Wildlife Park

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❓ FUN FACT FRIDAY ❓ Addax need minimal water to survive, they could go their entire life without drinking freestanding w...
28/11/2025

❓ FUN FACT FRIDAY ❓ Addax need minimal water to survive, they could go their entire life without drinking freestanding water. They extract the moisture they need from desert grasses, succulents, other vegetation and morning dew that has condensed on leaves.

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, this picture is worth 100,000 walruses! See this and over 70 more incredib...
27/11/2025

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, this picture is worth 100,000 walruses!

See this and over 70 more incredible images at National Geographic’s The Greatest Wildlife Photographs exhibition on now until 30 April at Orana!

Evgenia Arbugaeva’s ghostly image of a walrus framed by the door of a wooden hut, was taken during Arbugaeva’s 2019 trip to the isolated village of Enurmino, Russia. She and an animal researcher spent three days trapped inside the hut, warmed by the body heat of the surrounding walruses, during a massive haul-out of the imposing creatures. They stayed as quiet as possible while some 100,000 walruses gathered on the shore, shook the walls of the flimsy shack, and fought outside.

📷 WALRUSES | Photograph by Evgenia Arbugaeva | Enurmino, Russia, 2019
The Greatest Wildlife Photographs is organized and traveled by the National Geographic Society.

26/11/2025

When you don't let anyone ruin your birthday bouquet! Harriet the giraffe turned 13 today and was treated to a delicious birthday bouquet of browse 🌿🌱🍎She was a big fan of the apples!

She wasn't letting Shira interrupt her special treat!

📽 Harriet the giraffe eating a large bouquet of foliage including apple tree and wattle.

WEBSITE MAINTENANCEOvernight our website will undergo some routine maintenance.See comments for animal presentation sche...
25/11/2025

WEBSITE MAINTENANCE
Overnight our website will undergo some routine maintenance.

See comments for animal presentation schedule 🔽

For tickets, retail, Annual Passes and gift vouchers please visit https://store.oranawildlifepark.co.nz/ #/

We expect the website to be back online tomorrow morning, we apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

21/11/2025

❓FUN FACT FRIDAY❓Meerkats are physically built for digging. They have many adaptations that make digging burrows an easy task!

These adaptations include:

▶️ A curved spine which helps them to kick dirt out of the tunnel easily

▶️ Long curved front claws that act like shovels

▶️ The ability to close their ears to keep dirt out while digging

What do you do when it's hot? If you are Reggie the Sumatran tiger, you head for the water! How are you keeping cool thi...
20/11/2025

What do you do when it's hot? If you are Reggie the Sumatran tiger, you head for the water! How are you keeping cool this week?

𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡: 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗰’𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻! Be one of the first in New Zealand to expe...
13/11/2025

𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡: 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝗶𝗰’𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝘀 𝗘𝘅𝗵𝗶𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻!
Be one of the first in New Zealand to experience this extraordinary journey through time, showcasing the evolution of wildlife photography. Featuring innovations such as camera traps, remote imaging, and underwater techniques that have allowed photographers to capture wildlife in its most raw and natural form.

📅 Open daily until 30 April 2026 (Closed Christmas Day)
🕙 10am–5pm (last entry by 4pm)
🎟 Entry included with general admission

For more information visit: https://www.oranawildlifepark.co.nz/your-visit/events/national-geographic/

📷: CASSOWARY by Christian Ziegler | National Geographic: Greatest Wildlife Photographs.

The Greatest Wildlife Photographs is organized and traveled by the National Geographic Society.

13/11/2025

Behind unforgettable animal encounters at Orana, is an educator with a wild passion for sharing nature’s wonders! This short inspirational video, was produced in collaboration with Chris Lynch to share the excitement and energy of school visits to Orana Wildlife Park.

Our team member Liz did an amazing job of getting that passion and commitment across! Our educators don’t just teach, they inspire! Whether it’s sparking curiosity in a child’s eyes or guiding a conservation conversation to drive motivation and action, they bring energy, empathy, and expertise to every moment.

If you want to find out more about our interactive education programmes visit the link in our bio!

12/11/2025

Kevin the giraffe's road trip to Hamilton Zoo is complete! We are thrilled to report Kevin arrived safely and has met his new friends Masamba (22) and Jabali (2).

Huge thanks to our friends at Auckland Zoo for loaning us the bespoke giraffe trailer to transfer Kevin safely to his new home in Hamilton.

Massive shout out to the Orana and Hamilton Zoo teams for all their hard work to make this happen.

A massive shoutout to Sally and the Gardening Gurus team https://www.facebook.com/p/Gardening-Gurus-LTD-100093151021210/...
10/11/2025

A massive shoutout to Sally and the Gardening Gurus team https://www.facebook.com/p/Gardening-Gurus-LTD-100093151021210/ for their incredible effort transforming the front gardens at the Park, and for donating the plants used!

We’re also incredibly grateful to for generously donating landscaping supplies. The support of our amazing community helps us create a welcoming environment for both our visitors and wildlife. The generosity of our community continues to humble us. Partnerships like these make a real difference and help us put our best foot forward.

Next time you’re at the Park, make sure you check out the beautiful new gardens!

𝗞𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸! The countdown is on to Kevin’s giraffe-sized road trip to ! Before he hits the highwa...
07/11/2025

𝗞𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸! The countdown is on to Kevin’s giraffe-sized road trip to ! Before he hits the highway, stop in over the weekend to say goodbye 👋, he’d love to see you one last time! We know you’ll miss his playful, cheeky, and curious nature as much as we will. While it’s hard to say goodbye, we’re excited for Kevin’s next chapter.

The team have been working closely with Kevin to get him familiar with his transport trailer during daily training sessions, this will help him to be as comfortable as possible for the journey north.

Kevin will be joining a bachelor herd at Hamilton Zoo with Masamba (22) and Jabali (2) and will continue to play a vital advocacy role for his species.

📸 We’ll be sharing updates from Kevin’s journey north, keep an eye on our stories for updates! If you spot Kevin on the road, we’d love you to tag us in your photo so we can share it.

Please note: The transfer date may shift depending on wind and sea conditions. Kevin’s comfort and safety are our top priority.

Address

793 McLeans Island Road
Christchurch
8051

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+6433597109

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