Plan Your Visit
Opening Hours
Wednesday – Saturday
10am – 4pm
Last admission 3pm
Closed public holidays
Best visited on fine days
We are an outdoor venue — animals are more active and interactive in fine weather
Location
42 Jelfs Road, Woodend, North Canterbury
How to Find Us
1. Turn onto Woodend Beach Road from SH1 at the southern end of Woodend.
2. Head towards Woodend Beach for approx 1.4 km.
3. Turn right onto Jelfs Road — look for the Wilderness Woodend sign at the corner.
4. Follow Jelfs Road to the end.
Admission
Adult (16+) — $20
Child (4–15) — $10
3 years & under — FREE
Senior — $18
Family Pass — $52
2 Adults + 2 Children
Additional Child — $8
Animal & Bird Feed — $3
Discover Our Wildlife
Our Birds
Discover rare threatened bird species in our aviaries from around the world and also some from our own backyard of New Zealand.
Meet & Feed
Meet and feed alpacas, sheep, donkeys, emus, geese and ostriches in a safe and interactive environment.
Reptiles & Tortoises
Get up-close with fascinating exotic and endemic 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.