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
The world-renowned Agrodome features Rotorua’s favourite Farm Tour, Farm Show AND their newest furry resident, Shaun the Sheep!
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.
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
Nestled in the hills of Paradise Valley, Rotorua, is a project that will take you completely by surprise.