The Otorohanga Kiwi House is located at 20 Alex Telfer Drive, Ōtorohanga, 3900, New Zealand. You can find detailed directions on our website's 'Visit Us' page.

The Otorohanga Kiwi House is open 364 days a year, except on Christmas Day. Our opening hours are from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily, with the last admission at 4:15 PM.

For the most up-to-date ticket prices, please visit our 'Tickets' page on the website. We offer various pricing options for adults, children and families.

Please inform our team at the front counter if you have any hearing or vision impairments, mobility or sensitivity issues, or phobias upon arrival. We will arrange support to help you access the park safely, especially the nocturnal enclosures. We are continuously working on improving access for visitors with mobility issues. Our facilities include a disability-compliant toilet, designated car parking for the disabled, and a standard wheelchair available for visitor use. Due to the limestone chip surface and some sloping pathways, we recommend bringing a friend to assist you around the park.

Yes, you can bring a large group to the Otorohanga Kiwi House. There are no restrictions on visitor numbers.

Yes! We conduct an education programme that links to the National Curriculum, plus many other fun, educational activities. To find out more see our Education page.

Meet New Zealand's unique native birds and reptiles. See kiwi with all day, close-up viewing. Search for tuatara in New Zealand's largest dome aviary and watch red crowned kakariki and other native birds fly all around you. Listen to our keeper talks, learn about how we care for our animals in the park and in the wild - there's something happening all day! The Park has a lovely native forest setting, with paths that meander past wetland areas, aviaries and ponds Over the summer, why not bring a picnic and enjoy beautiful Rotary Park just opposite the Kiwi House. There are picnic tables and seating and lots of room to safely run and play.

Photography and video are strictly prohibited in the nocturnal enclosures as any light source can disturb the kiwi. This includes lights from mobile phones and camera focus guiding lights. Elsewhere in the park, you are welcome to photograph and video our birds and reptiles. Please ask Kiwi House Crew members before including them in your photos or videos. For more details, please refer to our terms and conditions.

Only certified guide dogs for the blind are permitted within the Otorohanga Kiwi House due to the potential impact on our wildlife.

The Otorohanga Kiwi House is owned and operated by the Otorohanga Kiwi House Charitable Trust, a registered charity and non-profit organization. We fund 90% of our operating expenses through park admissions, volunteer efforts, and community support.

You can support the Otorohanga Kiwi House in several ways: become a member of the Otorohanga Kiwi House Supporters Crew, volunteer your time, adopt a Kiwi House Critter, or donate to the Kiwi House. Your contributions help us preserve New Zealand's birds and reptiles for future generations.