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Te Anau Wildlife Park
📍 Te Anau Wildlife Park, Te Anau, New Zealand
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Quick Facts
- Location
- New Zealand, Te Anau
- Category
- Zoo & Aquarium
- Duration
- 1-2 hours
- Ticket Price
- Free
- Address
- Te Anau Wildlife Park, Te Anau, New Zealand
- Coordinates
- -45.4145, 167.7175
Introduction
Te Anau Wildlife Park on the lakeside edge of town is a small native-animal reserve. It focuses on captive viewing of kiwi (night house), kea and native reptiles, and keeps endangered takahē — the easiest place on the South Island to see this rare big bird; the park is free, its lakeside paths suit family walks.
✨ Highlights
1
Takahē
The easiest South Island sighting of the rare bird.
2
Kiwi house
Kiwi viewing in dim light.
3
Free park
A free lakeside reserve.
🛈 Practical Info
→Location:Te Anau Wildlife Park, Te Anau, New Zealand
→Time needed:About 1 hour
→Ticket Information:Free
💡 Tips
• Takahē show all day; kiwi need dark adaptation.
• Reachable along the lakeside path.
• Winter hours are reduced.
FAQ
How much is the admission for Te Anau Wildlife Park?
Free
Any practical tips for visiting Te Anau Wildlife Park?
Takahē show all day; kiwi need dark adaptation. Reachable along the lakeside path.
How long should I spend at Te Anau Wildlife Park?
A typical visit takes 1-2 hours.



