The National Kiwi Hatchery Aotearoa
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.
Welcome to Rotorua’s 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.
Now at its new location, nestled into the countryside at the much-loved Agrodome Farm, visitors will experience an incredible behind-the-scenes look into the work that plays a vital role in saving our native bird and national icon, the kiwi, from extinction.
At the hatchery, the team of kiwi keepers incubate the kiwi eggs, hatch the chicks, and raise the birds until they grow to a predator proof weight of 1kg (2.2lbs), before they are released back to their home forest – another healthy adult kiwi to help save the species!
By hatching the kiwi eggs in safety at the National Kiwi Hatchery, the birds’ survival rate in the wild increases from 5% to 65%. You too can be a part of this conservation journey with 100% of your ticket entry going straight back to helping hatch more kiwi.
The National Kiwi Hatchery is only suitable for ages 5 years and older. No photos are allowed of the kiwi and only our trained kiwi keepers may handle kiwi.
Visit the Woollen Mill Café for refreshments including hot and cold food options, locally roasted coffee, selected tea, wood-fired pizza and delicious gelato. To enjoy two iconic kiwi experiences in one place, and save 10%, book the National Kiwi Hatchery and Agrodome Half Day Combo.