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West Coast Wildlife Centre
About
West Coast Wildlife Centre is the home of the official breeding programme for the world's rarest kiwi called the Rowi and now the Haast Kiwi!
Price
$15 - $60
Hours
Open from 8.30am - 7 Days - 365 Days of the year
More information
All weather and indoor wildlife attraction with glacier and West Coast storytelling areas.
Something for all the family to enjoy.
- Go behind the scenes to see the hatching programme.
- Delicious and fresh food served in Cafe Wild.
- Wild West Shop with NZ made Souvenirs.
- Qualmark endorsed activity.
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