Zealandia Wildlife Sanctuary

Nestled in a forested valley just minutes from Wellington's city center, Zealandia is an innovative urban wildlife sanctuary where visitors walk freely among native New Zealand birds in a specially enclosed valley. The sanctuary has successfully brought back several endangered species from the brink of extinction, creating an immersive experience where you can encounter tui, fantails, kea, and the famously inquisitive kiwi birds in a natural forest setting. It's a living laboratory where conservation meets public education, offering genuine encounters with Aotearoa's most iconic wildlife.