West Coast Wildlife Centre - General Admission | Franz Josef Highlights
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Get up to 10% cash back per person when you book with us
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Enjoy an unlimited 48 hour pass to the West Coast Wildlife Centre
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A self-guided experience for wildlife lovers of all ages
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See live young kiwi in the natural bush walkthrough & discover highly endangered Tuatara
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Enjoy the Fox and Franz Josef Glacier experience + Wild West Coast storytelling
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Discover the new “Fight For The Wild” display
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What to Expect
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I buy food at The West Coast Wildlife Centre?
Can I buy food at The West Coast Wildlife Centre?
Yes! As well as the indoor attraction, there is also very popular local gift store. Looking for the best coffee in Franz Josef! Guest say that the Café is a relaxing place to grab a drink and the bakery can make you a packed lunch for your day out exploring!
What are some facts about Kiwi and Rowi?
What are some facts about Kiwi and Rowi?
- Rowi are a nationally vulnerable threatened species with less than 600 remaining in the wild.
- There are even fewer of the Haast tokoeka with less than 400 in the Haast sanctuary making them a nationally critical threatened species.
- Kiwi lay HUGE eggs, about 20% of the female’s body weight. This is the equivalent of a human giving birth to a 3-4-year-old child
- Kiwi are monogamous — they’ll only have one partner for life and won’t breed until around 4-5 years old.
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