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!
Big bro teaching him how it\'s done. -Savannah Thomson
My best memory was the beautiful display from the peacock. My boy was about 3 at the time and still talks about that \"peedcock\" from willowbank 3 years later :) such awesome memories thanks willowbank! -Charlie Derrick
Our first ever annual pass to Willowbank with our 1st born and it’s been our tradition every year with baby number 2 now joining us. We’ve just had their 5th and 2nd birthday celebrations there over the last 4 weeks and plan the same next year, the year after that….and so on 🥰 -Danielle Hayes
My mum came to visit and we went to Willowbank with both kids - she encouraged my daughter Gwen who was 2 at the time to feed the Wallaby’s and get down and look at the ducklings which she’s usually too scared to do. It was a special day! -Milly Taylor
Some of our favorite Willowbank memories: baby capybaras, feeding animals - including eels - and just enjoying the peaceful surroundings. -Lorianne Burrows
When a Willowbank Keeper asks my 2 yr old grandson if he wants to help with the horses. He grabbed her wheelbarrow like we didn’t exist! They had never met before. -Michelle Kelly Tasker
We have the plus one pass and love exploring Willowbank as much as possible :) the wee one never gets sick of it -Kali Abbott
Some of our favorite Willowbank memories: baby capybaras, feeding animals - including eels - and just enjoying the peaceful surroundings. -Lorianne Burrows
Our son loves \"driving\" the tractor every time we go. He is almost 2 and has been going since he was only a few months old. -Lauren Fox
Towards the end of 2010 our son who was 3yrs at the time became very ill with a bacterial infection that put him in hospital for 10 days and required 2 surgeries. When he got out the first thing we did was take him to Willowbank where he had a donkey ride and thoroughly enjoyed himself. It was a wonderful way to continue his healing process and you can see how happy he is in this picture. Thank you Willowbank, we have been many times since! -Carly Burnett
Ernie the emu always came over for cuddles from my kids. We miss him so much but are loving the new emus as well. -Claire Turner
We love pretending to be locked up, after we have seen our favorite animals of course! -Alina Weily
My grandaughters first visit to NZ from America 2012, the deer ran free at this time and follwed her for food and Monkey Island was newly built. -Elizabeth Mckenna
We absolutely love Willowbank! It’s a weekly occurrence for us and our besties - so much fun every time! -Jess Thomson
This cheeky little guy liked his ears scratched and biting you as soon as he was done haha.
Don’t have one of the old Clydesdale that used to tap on the shoot that you put the food in -Chad Parish
My mum passed away last year of Dementia. Mum loved animals so when she went into care because of dementia, I would take her to Willowbank to be around animals . We celebrated her birthdays there also. Although she may have forgotten a lot of things she still loved to be around animals. We have many many memories and photos of outings at Willowbank. -Sandi Jacks
Noelle’s first time visiting Willowbank with her Aunty Buffy using the pass she was gifted for Christmas. -Tealy Lynch
So exciting when the Keas come to say hi!! - Rebecca Hodgson
My littlest boy loves feeding the animals at the farmyard! Especially the goats & the deer at the start. We love our trips to Willowbank! -Rebecca Hodgson
My husband and I took our daughter to willowbank for her first birthday in 2020 she had an absolute blast seeing all the animals getting a chance to pat them and interact with them. I can also remember one of the last outings I had with my mum(before she passed away)was the 3 of us spending the day at willowbank. Some amazing memories to treasure. -Melissa Tabley
My husband and I took our daughter to willowbank for her first birthday in 2020 she had an absolute blast seeing all the animals getting a chance to pat them and interact with them. I can also remember one of the last outings I had with my mum(before she passed away)was the 3 of us spending the day at willowbank. Some amazing memories to treasure. -Melissa Tabley
My birthday gift to my 11 year-old grandson Blayz was a lemur encounter - according to him it was the best gift ever! He absolutely loved it, and so did I -Marianne Robson
I love coming to Willowbank, these are just some photos that I want to share- from various times I have been there! Just wanted to share them with you 😌 thanks for all your mahi over the years- it’s a beautiful place. ❤️ -Lauren Manson
I love coming to Willowbank, these are just some photos that I want to share- from various times I have been there! Just wanted to share them with you 😌 thanks for all your mahi over the years- it’s a beautiful place. ❤️ -Lauren Manson
I love coming to Willowbank, these are just some photos that I want to share- from various times I have been there! Just wanted to share them with you 😌 thanks for all your mahi over the years- it’s a beautiful place. ❤️ -Lauren Manson
My parents live out of town, when they visited at the beginning of the year one of the things they really wanted to do was take our daughter to willowbank, it was so special and magical seeing my parents showing the animals to our girl! Hyde Posthuma
4year old Jonty getting a kiss on the cheek by the cheeky goat! Jonty has Down syndrome & thought this was the absolute best. -Emma Bailey
Quinn exploring the park with her friends for her 5th birthday party -Chloe Oakley
My little boy absolutely loves his willow bank experiences and takes feeding the animals very seriously as part of his job along the way! -Casey Bowman
My sons birthday at willowbank- he loves ducks -Tara Snell
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