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West Coast Wildlife Centre

  1. West Coast
  2. Franz Josef / Wai̇au Touri̇st Attracti̇on

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West Coast Wildlife Centre
Family-friendly wildlife center with kiwi birds on display, a glacier attraction & guided tours.
Address: Cnr Cron and, Cowan Street, Franz Josef / Waiau 7886, New Zealand
Phone: 03 752 0600
State: West Coast
City: Franz Josef / Waiau
Zip Code: 7886


Opening Hours

Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

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The West Coast Wildlife Centre in Franz Josef is an essential stop for anyone traveling New Zealand's West Coast, particularly those who haven't yet seen the elusive kiwi in the wild. More than just an attraction, it is a crucial partner in conservation, making your visit feel both informative and impactful.nn​The Kiwi Experiencen​The main draw is the opportunity to see one of New Zealand's most treasured and threatened birds: the Rowi and Haast Tokoeka kiwi.nnIn summary, the West Coast Wildlife Centre is an emotional, educational, and exciting experience. It provides one of the best opportunities in New Zealand to see the iconic kiwi and other unique native wildlife, all while knowing your money is going directly toward protecting these critically endangered species.
Great place for wildlife and conservation enthusiasts.nWe took the VIP backstage tour with the amazing Steve which includes additional explanations about how the center works, and is more enjoyable than just reading the posters.nBest to come in time for the penguins feedings 11 and 15, and the VIP tours 10, 12, 14, 16.
At first I thought it was a tourist trap, but upon entering its a small but impressive live creature conservation center. Obviously, the Kiwis are the star of the show I didn't know they were that large alpng with the new addition of the penguins.
I don’t want to leave New Zealand with out see their iconic animals. So this site makes a good job as I see one of the two Kiwis they have in the dark room they have, the Tuatara and the little blue pingüin. Check the pictures!
Small and well organised wildlife centre. You get to see kiwis without the glass screen! Nice souvenir and coffee shop.
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