Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne is the world’s first fully-fenced urban ecosanctuary with an extraordinary 500-year vision to restore the valley’s forest and freshwater ecosystems as closely as possible to pre-human state.

Set around a picturesque reservoir, Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne is home to some of New Zealand's most rare and extraordinary wildlife—all thriving wild in a world-first protected sanctuary.

Opening Hours:

9:00am–4:30pm
(last entry at 4:00pm)

Open every day except Christmas Day

Explore the outdoors at your own pace or join a guided tour! During the day, walk amongst rare birds like hihi, kākāriki, and takahē. Spot prehistoric reptiles like the tuatara bathing in the sun. See how the sanctuary transforms after dark on a guided tour and search for glow worms or kiwi roaming free.

See the source of the increasing native bird biodiversity in Wellington for yourself while supporting our ground-breaking conservation research.

Connect with nature. Visit Zealandia.

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