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The Willowbank Wildlife Reserve is one of the comprehensive native wildlife parks in New Zealand, offering visitors an up-close experience with some of the country’s rare endemic species. Founded in 1974 by the Willis family, the nature reserve highlights the natural heritage of New Zealand through innovative exhibits and personal interactive experiences and boasts an exceptional display of native species. Willowbank is home to over 50 different animal species, including rare and endangered farm species, such as Arapawa Island goats, Kune Kune pigs, Auckland Island pigs, Damara sheep, and Enderby Island rabbits. The reserve runs a breeding program for kiwis and has a glass-free nocturnal house for the protected birds. Willowbank Wildlife Reserve also takes part in a variety of conservation programs, educational workshops, and rescue initiatives.
60 Hussey Road, Northwood Christchurch, 8051, New Zealand, Phone: +64-33-59-62-26
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