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The National Kiwi Hatchery

National Kiwi Hatchery - Kiwi Encounter Tour

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  • The world’s largest and most successful kiwi hatching and rearing centre. This ‘behind the scenes’ look into the internationally renowned
  • conservation programme is a must for all nature enthusiasts and
  • wildlife lovers. The centre boasts leading edge equipment and is
  • managed by a dedicated and passionate team of kiwi husbandry
  • experts. From humble beginnings in 1995, the team has hatched,
  • raised and released over 1950 kiwi back into the wild, making The
  • National Kiwi Hatchery the most successful in the world.
  • The National Kiwi Hatchery Tour is a special opportunity to gain
  • insight into and view this highly regarded conservation centre.
  • Recently redeveloped with the visitor experience in mind, the
  • hatchery boasts special viewing opportunities and is hosted by
  • kiwi expert guides who ensure guests leave fully informed and
  • all questions answered. Learn all about New Zealand’s intriguing
  • national icon and the efforts of the kiwi husbandry team, see and
  • discover what it takes to hatch and rare chicks ... and if you’re
  • lucky, see baby chicks in person! The National Kiwi Hatchery Tour is a special opportunity to gain insight into and view this highly regarded conservation centre
  • The hatchery boasts special viewing opportunities and is hosted by kiwi expert guides
  • Learn all about New Zealand’s intriguing national icon and the efforts of the kiwi husbandry team, see and discover what it takes to hatch and rare chicks
  • The immersive and interactive Kiwi Burrow experience, stand in a humansized kiwi burrow and sit in a giant kiwi egg
  • See real kiwi in the nocturnal enclosure
  • Similar to a neonatal unit, the kiwi egg incubation and hatchery can contain drama and action on any given day!
  • See how our kiwi specialists care for rare chicks in their nursery
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