Willowbank Wildlife Reserve is turning 50, and we’re celebrating with you.
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Loving seeing all the deer up close - Jess Omalley
Noah loving having a snuggle with the bunnies - Jess Omalley
This photo was taken last year, my daughter was terrified of the Kea’s -Richelle Letham
Teaching my son on how to attract the birds 😃.
It was always the highlight near the end of our weekly walk around. Lots of memories at willowbank.
Ps. Welldone on all the hard work ye do, Willowbrook is a Christchurch Gem. - John OCallaghan
We love willowbank! Most memorable memory was when mr 2 was running in the kea enclosure and ran straight into the stream, much to the shock of the volunteers. Every time we visit he now shows me where this happened and the wee fence that was put in following. So many fantastic memories with the kids - EllenWatts
Beautiful trees in blossom making for a great photo - JessOmalley
My little girl has visited willowbank since she was 6 months old (she\'s now just turned 3) she adores willowbank (as do i) - Anna-Scarlett
Wallabies up close! - JessOmalley
Spotting the big lizard! - JessOmalley
We were excited to see the wallabies up close and got to pat and feed them! All the years we have gone and they are always over the back so we were excited for this! - JessOmalley
The sheep waiting to be fed - JessOmalley
Beautiful picture of the goat! Cheeky thing stole our bag of food- JessOmalley
Watching the wallabys in 2022 - Sian Asher
Taking my little man to willow bank, I had my little 2 month old baby in a front pack. Such beautiful memories - Cort Chapman
I have 21 grandchildren and they all love going to willowbank and I gift their families an annual pass which is always well used - Helen Haines
Willowbank is always my happy place to take my children. My youngest of 5 has Down syndrome and she loves the farmyard area. In the photo she is signing cow as she has severe hearing loss. - Samantha Hume
We come to willowbank all the time. My daughter learns something new every time - Daniel McCann
Covid restrictions won’t stop us visiting! - Emily Simpson
Mr 13 still loves the friendly Keas at Willowbank. The Keas and eels have always been his favourite. - Ali Just
This was a beautiful day 3 months ago. We all had a family day out and this cockatoo kept talking and mimicking sounds to us making us laugh and we stayed there for ages just listening and talking to this wee guy.was the poser as you can see. love willowbank the animals are all so happy specially this one a few months ago! Cheeky and gorgeous bird. - Charmaine Fraser
Miss 11 had always been a bit afraid of the eels and let her brother do all the feeding. She now enjoys watching and feeding them. A great school holiday activity. - Alison Just
Eating lunch and feeding the deer at the same time - Bre Sintes
We always love seeing and interacting with the Keas!
This cheeky fellow decided to try help itself to baby food pouches, water bottles and my car keys!
We love our trips to Willowbank we purchased a family pass.
Thank you team for the wonderful experiences we have at the park, kids and adults all! - Rhys Taylor
My daughters favourite thing to do at Willowbank is feed the eels. She is always a little scared at first but once she has done it we can\'t pull her away! - Olivia Gardener
We love being able to hand feed the animals at willowbank, one of our favourite memories is coming here with our family from out of town. Such a special experience for all ages. - Dione Timuiaiala
We love being able to hand feed the animals at willowbank, one of our favourite memories is coming here with our family from out of town. Such a special experience for all ages. - Sarah Wouters
Younger years - The Willis family
The first ticket office. Later relocated to its current site at the west end of the carpark
Kirsty and Captain Cook pigs, later replaced with the infamous Kune Kune.
Kashba the Camel. He didn’t know he was promoting fossil fuels.