Native birdlife is abundant in Rotorua, particularly in, on and near our beautiful lakes and forests.
Several eco tours and self-guided walks are available for watching, listening and learning more about our feathered friends, including our endearing kiwi and endangered kārearea (New Zealand falcon).
For animal lovers young and old, a number of parks offer up-close-and-personal encounters with native and non-native creatures from our ancient tuatara to lions and adorable alpaca.
Agrodome
Wildlife Parks, North
The world-renowned Agrodome features Rotorua’s favourite Farm Tour, Farm Show AND their newest furry resident, Shaun the Sheep!
The National Kiwi Hatchery Aotearoa
Wildlife Parks, North
The whole family will love the globally acclaimed National Kiwi Hatchery. It’s the only purpose-built kiwi conservation centre in the world that’s open to the public, and New Zealand’s only open-to-view kiwi hatchery and rearing facility.
Wingspan National Bird of Prey Centre
Wildlife Parks, North
Featuring threatened New Zealand falcons, hawks and owls - the Wingspan Bird of Prey Centre is a unique conservation programme of national significance.
Paradise Valley Springs Wildlife Park
Wildlife Parks, North
Paradise Valley Springs Wildlife Park is a hands-on, must-visit wildlife park offering visitors of all ages the opportunity to interact with a range of New Zealand animals including native birds, farm animals and trout, as well as view and get up close to a large pride of African lions.
The Farm Tour
Wildlife Parks, North
The Farm Tour is an hour-long guided tour travelling through a farm environment in covered trailers.
aMAZEme
Wildlife Parks, North
For more than a decade, the Jensen family has been providing good old-fashioned outdoor fun at an affordable price.