Orana Wildlife Park Entry Tickets

Orana Wildlife Park is open daily from 10 am to 5 pm. Last entry is at 4 pm. Pre-schoolers aged 4 and under enter free. Visitors should allow at least 2 hours and ideally 3 to 5 hours for a full visit.

Orana Wildlife Park is at 793 McLeans Island Road, approximately 15 kilometres from central Christchurch and about 10 minutes from Christchurch International Airport. By car, follow McLeans Island Road north of the city. A shuttle runs within the park for visitors who prefer not to walk.

Orana is New Zealand's only open-range zoo, meaning its enclosures are designed on a large scale without the conventional perimeter fencing that defines most zoos. Lions, tigers, cheetahs, rhinos, giraffes and African wildlife occupy paddocks and enclosures that allow significantly more freedom of movement than standard zoo habitats, giving the animals and the visitor experience a different character.

Yes. Giraffe feeding is one of the most popular activities at Orana. Visitors stand on a raised platform that brings them to eye level with the giraffes and feed them directly by hand. It runs at set times throughout the day; check the daily schedule at the entrance on arrival.

Yes. Orana Wildlife Park is home to the only group of gorillas in New Zealand, a bachelor group housed in a purpose-built facility. This makes Orana unique in the country and one of the very few places in the Southern Hemisphere where gorillas can be seen.

Orana is home to Sumatran tigers, African lions, cheetahs, white rhinos, hippos, giraffes, zebras, orang-utans, meerkats, kiwi, tuatara, and many others across more than 90 species and over 1000 animals. The New Zealand native wildlife section includes species endemic to the country alongside the international collection.

Yes. A shuttle bus operates within the park for visitors who prefer not to walk the full 80-hectare circuit. Strollers and wheelchairs can be used on the main paths, though some areas are gravel or uneven terrain. The park is an outdoor venue so visitors should dress for the weather.

The park recommends a minimum of 2 hours and most visitors spend 3 to 5 hours. A full visit covering all enclosures, the giraffe feeding, the gorilla house and the native wildlife section takes around 4 hours at an unhurried pace. Arriving at opening time and planning around the keeper talk schedule is the most efficient approach.