From heartwarming stories to unforgettable photos, each submission has reminded us of the joy and wonder Willowbank has brought to so many families over the years. Take a look at all the incredible submissions below!
Max and Finn saying hello to the horse -Gemma Armstrong
My best friend captured this cute wee moment with this cheeky kea pair. One kept trying to get inside my jumper. The other decided to steal my hair tie. I was almost crying cause the moment was super special. -Louise Thompson
I went on my first date with my (now) girlfriend here. Happiest date of my life walking around seeing all the animals together. -Cameron McErlich
We love coming to Willowbank as a family! So many animals, so much to do! -Louise MacKenzie
My daughter Maddison and son Blake love the sound of the keas and live there bright green /red feathers we were at willow bank and the keepers were feeding them honey they loved it we alway come to willow bank we love it -Michalla Grainger
Back in Jan 2021, while pregnant with my son, I took my daughter for a day out at Willowbank. She got car sick on the way and ended up waddling around in a jersey and a nappy as I was massively unprepared. We had a great day out and I learned to always take spare clothes! -Kayla Lewis
The boys always love visiting Willowbank and especially love feeding the eels. We are visiting again tomorrow. - Karyn Waters
Love bringing my three
Children here is such a great day out.
Special memories as I remember bringing my first born here nearly 15years ago. 😊 -Alana
This is October 2023 my boys are feeding the deer! - Julie McAlister
A trip to Willowbank isn\'t complete without lunch in the picnic area and a good play on the rocking horses.
My son Jacob absolutely adores them, just as much as the animals! - Elle Woods
Me and my then fiance really enjoyed our date to willowbank. It was a blast, as both of us had not been for many years. - Karmen Lilley
One of the best experiences ever with my sister for her birthday with the cappys. Definitely a day to remember! - Emma Fitzgerald
This is our wee boy Jack enjoying the tractor at Willowbank - Hamish Newman
Lemur encounter 2024 :D - Jessica McPherson
Our daughter, Arielle, got to pet a wallaby for the very first time! -Samuel Cheong
Our first visit here and the cheeky Kea came to say hello. And every visit since, the Kea have been my favourite. -Natasha McKain
I leant over to take a photo of the Kea and the cheeky thing jumped on me. One of too many cherished memories here. My toddler loves willowbank! -Natasha McKain
My son loves feeding the animals. It’s such a lovely experience to get so close to them and watch your child’s eyes light up with each animal 🐴 -Michaela Smith
Such cool little animals -Jen Ross
My maiden name is Peacock so my toddler loved seeing the Peacock \'like Granda\' - Heather Lockey
My kids love feeding the African sheep and hearing about how their grandparents have sheep like that in Tanzania. - Emma Phissoo
Willowbank is one of our favorite meet up spots - we have really been enjoying the baby goats this year! - Jess Richardson
Willowbank is a now firm favourite outing in our family! Our eldest especially loved this trip with his new bunch of friends when we first arrived in Christchurch. - Daniella Fietje
Mum being surprised by a kea at my son\'s 4th birthday party at willowbank - Gemma Jackson
My beautiful late mother on her last trip here from the UK feeding the deer. Out of everywhere we took her, Willowbank was her favourite and we took her back twice on the same trip 🥰 -Sara Thornton
My 3 girls loved walking around the track when they were 2 for the twins and 3, they are now twins 9 and 10.Feeding the animals was the best. -Dale Robertson
The cheeky Kea. It now my daughters favorite animal thanks to their amazing nature. -Elisabeth Sale
My baby’s first encounter with the cheeky Kea! -Ona Mackonyte
My son has loved feeding the animals from a young age -Anna Maxted
Garfield the chicken loved his cuddles. He would follow us around until he got his cuddles -Nathan Turner
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