Plan Your Visit
Opening Hours
Wed–Sat
10am–4pm
Last admission 3pm
Closed public holidays
Location
42 Jelfs Road Woodend
Admission
Adults $15
Children 5–15yrs $5
Under 5 FREE
Animal & bird food $2 each
Discover Our Wildlife
Our Birds
Discover rare exotic aviaries and beautiful bird species from around the world.
Meet & Feed
Hand-feed alpacas, emus, geese and ostriches in a safe and interactive environment.
Reptiles & Tortoises
Get up-close encounters with fascinating reptile species and ancient tortoises.
What to Expect
Rare & Exotic Aviaries
Stroll amongst beautiful aviaries featuring rare and exotic bird species
Meet & Hand-Feed
Hand-feed friendly alpacas, emus, geese and ostriches
Reptile Encounters
Get up close with fascinating tortoise and reptile species
Conservation Education
Learn about our commitment to aviculture and conservation in NZ
Picnic-Friendly Grounds
Bring a picnic and relax in our spacious grassy areas
NZ Native Programmes
Supporting New Zealand native species breeding programmes
Accessibility & Safety
Our park features uneven grass surfaces. Visitors using mobility aids may require assistance in some areas.
Children must be supervised at all times. We recommend one adult per three children for the best experience.
Please respect that this is their home we welcome you to
Mission & Conservation
Our Mission
We are dedicated to supporting aviculture and herpetoculture in New Zealand, preserving endangered species for future generations through education, conservation, and promoting responsible animal care.
A Growing Experience
This is a developing project with expanding pathways and New Zealand native breeding programmes. Your support as a visitor helps us grow and continue our conservation work.