Kiwi and Birdlife Park Queenstown New Zealand
Aims at Wildlife Conservation

Flora and fauna are star attractions at Kiwi and Birdlife Park, Queenstown, New Zealand, among the area’s best kept secrets in New Zealand vacation travel promotions. This is a delightful place to learn about nature, wildlife and active conservation as well as Kiwi culture.

The adorable, fluffy iconic kiwi bird gets top billing in the park’s namesake, but there’s much more to this unique attraction. A live conservation show held thrice daily introduces park visitors to creatures inhabiting New Zealand forest and shoreline environment with eco-sensitive exhibits.

Zoologists and other qualified staff at Kiwi and Birdlife Park Queenstown New Zealand give informative presentations on past and present habitats and work that’s underway to preserve the future of these ecosystems.

The park is dedicated to conservation of protected flora and fauna species, some of which are endangered. It focuses on captive breeding and rehabilitation of resident creatures. Special breeding efforts concentrate on rare specimens, such as the Blue Duck, the unique and ancient reptile known as tuatara, and flightless Campbell Island Teals.

Besides hosting the government-sponsored Operation Nest Egg hatchery program, Kiwi and Birdlife Park, Queenstown, New Zealand is a wildlife refuge for sick and injured birds, aimed at restoring these creatures to be released back into the wild whenever possible. Two keas, two South Island pied oyster catchers, and an NZ wood pigeon are among the permanent residents unable to return to their natural environment.

Another park feature is the Early Maori Hunting Village, which presents a glimpse of life among southern area natives who inhabited the area prior to arrival of European settlers. This interpretive museum replica recreates the struggle these people had as they battled adverse conditions for survival in search for greenstone, or Pounamu, and conquered peaks and built mountain passages in during their endeavor.

Besides the cultural and wildlife presentations, the park offers 8 acres of tranquil garden trails for visitors to explore native trees and plants. Audio tours are available for guided narratives taken at the visitor’s own pace. A retail shop offers many NZ made products.

The restaurant is noteworthy at Kiwi and Birdlife Park, Queenstown, New Zealand, featuring fresh variety of New Zealand food and drink and regional cuisine.

Menu options are divided into Te Timatanga (The Beginning – sweet potato and tea tree honey soup), Kai Moana (Food of the Sea – South Island green tipped mussels and blue cod), Te Hakari (The Feast – prime cuts of New Zealand lamb, chicken and root vegetables), and Te Mutunga (The End – nationally famous dessert, pavlova, with – what else – kiwifruit).

The restaurant’s New Zealand cuisine is complemented by views of the park’s native plants and can be accompanied with talks about the kiwi bird and followed by visits to the kiwi house to see the birds in their natural state.

The combination of nature and wildlife in a eco-friendly setting, conservation efforts, cultural exhibit, and great regional food make Kiwi and Birdlife Park, Queenstown, New Zealand a worthwhile tourist attraction.