National Kiwi Hatchery - Kiwi Encounter Tour
- The National Kiwi Hatchery Tour is a special opportunity to gain insight into and view this highly regarded conservation centre
- The hatchery boasts special viewing opportunities and is hosted by kiwi expert guides
- Learn all about New Zealand’s intriguing national icon and the efforts of the kiwi husbandry team, see and discover what it takes to hatch and rare chicks
- The immersive and interactive Kiwi Burrow experience, stand in a human-sized kiwi burrow and sit in a giant kiwi egg
- See real kiwi in the nocturnal enclosure
- Similar to a neonatal unit, the kiwi egg incubation and hatchery can contain drama and action on any given day!
- See how our kiwi specialists care for rare chicks in their nursery
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This ‘behind the scenes’ look into the internationally renowned conservation programme is a must for all nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers. The centre boasts leading edge equipment and is managed by a dedicated and passionate team of kiwi husbandry experts. From humble beginnings in 1995, the team has hatched, raised and released over 1950 kiwi back into the wild, making The National Kiwi Hatchery the most successful in the world.
The National Kiwi Hatchery Tour is a special opportunity to gain insight into and view this highly regarded conservation centre. Recently redeveloped with the visitor experience in mind, the hatchery boasts special viewing opportunities and is hosted by kiwi expert guides who ensure guests leave fully informed and all questions answered. Learn all about New Zealand’s intriguing national icon and the efforts of the kiwi husbandry team, see and discover what it takes to hatch and rare chicks ... and if you’re lucky, see baby chicks in person!
