What animals does willowbank have?
Willowbank is home to many rare and endangered farm species, including:
- Arapawa Island goat.
- Kune Kune pigs.
- Auckland Island pigs.
- Damara sheep.
- Enderby Island rabbits.
- Awassi sheep.
- Karakul sheep.
- Zebu cattle.
Are koala bears in New Zealand?
The koala or, inaccurately, koala bear (Phascolarctos cinereus) is an arboreal herbivorous marsupial native to Australia.
Does New Zealand have koalas and Kangaroos?
Re: Is it possible to see wild Kangaroos or Koalas in New Zeal? Nope. You need to go to Australia for that.
What is Willowbank Wildlife Reserve?
Willowbank Wildlife Reserve is a wildlife park and nature reserve in Christchurch, New Zealand. As well as having public displays of various animal species it also carries out conservation of native species including tuatara, kiwi, brown teal, and duvaucel’s gecko.
What to do at Willowbank?
Close encounters of the ‘wildlife kind’ are a Willowbank trademark. Meet New Zealand’s Big 5 with the Kiwi, the cheeky Kea, the ancient Tuatara, our bush parrot the Kaka and the very rare Takahe. Feed the wild eels and make friends with the livestock breeds unique to New Zealand. Listen to the kiwi as it forages by your feet.
Where can I buy farmyard food at Willowbank?
If you’re wanting to hand-feed some animals during your visit to Willowbank, Farmyard food is available for purchase and is located adjacent to our ticket desk in the main building. There you will also find bird food, eel food and fish food.
How many sections are there in our animals-Willowbank?
Our Animals – Willowbank is divided into three different sections. – Willowbank Wildlife Reserve & Restaurant Our Animals – Willowbank is divided into three different sections.