OPENING HOURS for Spring: 9:30am – 7pm

(Last recommended entry 6pm)

Open every day except Christmas Day.

6pm close on New Years Eve – 31 December

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OPENING HOURS for Spring: 9:30am – 7pm

(Last recommended entry 6pm)

Open every day except Christmas Day.

6pm close on New Years Eve – 31 December

Check out some of our amazing activities! Nowhere else in New Zealand will you find such a wide range of New Zealand wildlife so close to you.

NZ's Famous Kiwi

Willowbank is home to one of New Zealand's best displays of native species! Read more

Add on a fun encounter

Add to your Willowbank experience with a lemur encounter or a guided tour! Read more

Children's Fun at Willowbank

Find out about the fun things children can do at Willowbank Read more

Kid's Birthday Parties

Find out about having children's birthday parties at Willowbank. Read more

Enjoy the Cafe and Restaurant

Experience our newly refurbished cafe and restaurant, where you can enjoy a NZ inspired menu Read more

Experience Ko Tāne

Willowbank is home to the South Island's only Māori cultural experiences and hāngi dinner Read more

Current News

What's happening at Willowbank?

Elgregoe the Magician

27 December to 27 January

Wander the Reserve

Pet and hand feed many of our animals

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Willowbank Wildlife Reserve

Kiwi Viewing