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
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
The Farm Tour is an hour-long guided tour travelling through a farm environment in covered trailers.
The National Kiwi Hatchery Aotearoa
Wildlife Parks
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
Nestled in the hills of Paradise Valley, Rotorua, is a project that will take you completely by surprise.