Voted one of the 12 must-see things to visit in New Zealand by Lonely Planet, the West Coast Wildlife Centre is the largest kiwi hatching facility in the South island and the foremost indoor, all-weather attraction in Franz Josef.  You are guaranteed to see live kiwi during the day inside our nocturnal house, including the world's rarest kiwis.  Discover the interactive glacier attraction and West Coast storytelling areas or go behind the scenes on the “Kiwi Backstage Pass Tour.”  Numbers are very limited on the 30-minute Backstage Pass Tour so advanced bookings are highly recommended.  You'll also find the best shopping in Franz Josef inside the all-weather facility and enjoy free Wi-Fi in the café.

Services Included

GST (Goods and Services Tax)

Additional Information

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Main attraction is wheelchair friendly, but backstage pass tour is not wheelchair accessible
• Photography is restricted inside the kiwi nocturnal house but available on the kiwi backstage pass tour
• Proof of age require if purchasing a senior ticket (over 65 years of age)
• Cafe with food and coffee available to purchase. All major credit cards accepted
• Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
• Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
• Guides required to regularly wash hands
• Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms

Logistics Instructions

Special Instructions :
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Main attraction is wheelchair friendly, but backstage pass tour is not wheelchair accessible
• Photography is restricted inside the kiwi nocturnal house but available on the kiwi backstage pass tour
• Proof of age require if purchasing a senior ticket

Tickets

*Mobile or paper ticket accepted
*One per booking

Prices

* Per Person

Adult : from 0 to 2 : from 0 to 8 Persons

Child : from 3 to 5 : from 0 to 8 Persons

Adult : from 6 to 14 : from 0 to 0 Persons

Adult : from 15 to 64 : from 0 to 8 Persons

Adult : from 65 to 85 : from 0 to 8 Persons

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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