Orana Wildlife Park
Orana Wildlife Park is New Zealand's only open-range zoo, where many animals — including giraffes, rhinos, and lions — roam larger enclosures rather than standard zoo pens, and visitors can hand-feed giraffes from an elevated platform. It also has a strong native New Zealand section with kiwi and tuatara.
Its open-range format makes it feel less like a conventional city zoo and more spacious; allow a half day to see it properly given the larger grounds.
Orana Wildlife Park FAQs
Yes, there's an elevated platform where visitors can hand-feed the giraffes — a signature experience at the park.
It's an open-range park, so many animals have larger, more naturalistic enclosures rather than small pens.
Half a day (3-4 hours) given the larger grounds compared to a standard zoo.
Yes, there's a lion enclosure with viewing from a vehicle-safe walkway/drive-through style area.
Yes, there are food options within the park.
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