National Kiwi Hatchery - Kiwi Encounter Tour New Zealand This ‘behind the scenes’ look into the internationally renowned conservation programme is a must for all nature enthusiasts and wildlife lovers. The centre boasts leading edge equipment and is managed by a dedicated and passionate team of kiwi husbandry experts. From humble beginnings in 1995, the team has hatched, raised and released over 1950 kiwi back into the wild, making The National Kiwi Hatchery the most successful in the world.
The National Kiwi Hatchery Tour is a special opportunity to gain insight into and view this highly regarded conservation centre. Recently redeveloped with the visitor experience in mind, the hatchery boasts special viewing opportunities and is hosted by kiwi expert guides who ensure guests leave fully informed and all questions answered. Learn all about New Zealand’s intriguing national icon and the efforts of the kiwi husbandry team, see and discover what it takes to hatch and rare chicks ... and if you’re lucky, see baby chicks in person!
00:00Interesting and informative, you get to see the birds from egg to live in the nocturnal enclosure.
00:14A fun little activity for those who are interested in native fauna, and they are doing doing amazing work for the birds.
00:24You can't take any photos but still recommend going if you want to see kiwis and also learn more about them.
00:29More educational than fun. Takes about two hours. This is right next to Argo Dome, so you can plan to have these two activities back to back.
00:38Sorry last two picks are unrelated, girl is just trying to get points.
00:42It's a place worth visiting. We were lucky enough to see kiwi eggs, newly hatched babies and kiwi birds.
00:48Through the guided tour, we learned more about the importance of kiwi conservation today. Highly recommended.
00:55An excellent place to learn about kiwis and the importance of conservation to prevent extinction.
01:02The guided tour was informative and funny, had a good time here.
01:06Worth the money spent as the funds are channeled back to conservation efforts.
01:10Yes you can see kiwis here in the dark. There's also a gift shop for souvenirs.
01:15Worth it and please support saving the kiwi as this will help to save more kiwi.
01:19To go to the actual place will need to take their own transport.
01:23Whole tour will take around 45 minutes and last 5 to 10 minutes to purchase some souvenirs which in return to fund and support saving the kiwi.
01:30Very informative sharing on kiwis in New Zealand and how the hatchery is doing on how to conserve these rare species.
01:41Highly recommended to participate.
01:43Lively and interesting tour guides will introduce various stories about kiwis, and then go to the dark room to observe the cute kiwis up close, visit the rehabilitation room, and finally watch the kiwi baby show, smiley face emoji.
01:57The surplus from the souvenirs will be used to support kiwis.
02:00Rehabilitation Plan
02:02The explanations are clear and interesting, and they also understand the living environment and habits of the kiwi, allowing children to observe the kiwi from hatching to growth up close.
