How old is Oranapark?
How old is Oranapark?
CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF OPERATION! The Park has come a long way since opening in 1976. Our team is proud of what Orana has achieved and thank the community for their valuable support.
What animals do they have at Orana Park?
Plan Your Visit
- NZ’s only gorillas.
- Hand feed a giraffe.
- Lion encounter.
- Kiwi feed / native encounters.
- Meet a rhino.
- Farmyard.
- Tasmanian Devils.
Does Orana Park have tigers?
Orana Wildlife Park has new additions to the Park – two stunning Sumatran tigers! Reggie and Scout are the only tigers in the South Island. They are very chatty cats, greeting their keepers with a friendly, distinctive tiger chuff.
Are the elephant still at Auckland Zoo?
The elephants’ departure from Auckland Zoo means there will be no elephants in New Zealand, which Buley said was devastating. “Burma and Anjalee are extraordinary animals that have helped inspire millions of people to care about and act for wildlife and the environment.
Does Auckland Zoo still have elephants?
Auckland Zoo’s two Asian elephants, Anjalee (14) and Burma (38) will be moving to new homes at welfare accredited zoos in Australia later this year. “We’ve been working hard with our Australian colleagues and the Asian elephant breeding programme to ensure the needs of both animals are met now and in the future.
What happened to the tiger at Orana Park?
“Our team is delighted to welcome tigers back to Orana. Our last elderly tiger (Dumai) sadly passed away in February, so we have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of these two boisterous young boys.
How is the Orana Wildlife Park helping the gorillas?
Orana is proud to have joined the international zoo-based breeding programme for Western Lowland Gorillas, a critically endangered species. Our initial role is supporting the programme by holding bachelors and raising awareness on the plight of gorillas. In the future Orana Wildlife Park may receive a breeding recommendation.
How big is Orana Wildlife Park in New Zealand?
Set in 80 hectares within 15 minutes’ drive of Christchurch Airport, Orana Wildlife Park provides the ultimate animal adventure. We get you up close and personal with the animals. Imagine hand feeding a majestic giraffe; eye balling the magnificent white rhino; meeting New Zealand’s national icon, the kiwi or travelling through the Lion Reserve!
Where can you see gorillas in New Zealand?
The Park is home to New Zealand’s only gorillas. Set in 80 hectares within 15 minutes’ drive of Christchurch Airport, Orana Wildlife Park provides the ultimate animal adventure. We get you up close and personal with the animals.
What kind of animals are at Orana Zoo?
Imagine hand feeding a majestic giraffe; eye balling the magnificent white rhino; meeting New Zealand’s national icon, the kiwi or travelling through the Lion Reserve! Orana is internationally renowned for its involvement in zoo-based breeding programmes for endangered exotic and native species.