West Coast Wildlife Centre
Monday-Sunday: 08:30-19:00
Last admission: 19:00
Monday-Sunday: 08:30-17:00
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West Coast Wildlife Centre Admission Ticket
4.6 / 5
11 reviews
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Open today: 08:30-18:00Last entry at 17:30
Suggested duration1-2 hour(s)
Franz Josef / Waiau
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Admission to: West Coast Wildlife Centre
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€ 34.45
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Booking changes policy
- Change are allowed until 24 hour(s) before activity starts
- The booking can’t be changed if it was booked with Klook Pass, under pre-sales or comes with a freebie.
- The booking cannot be changed if the voucher has not yet been issued.
- Bookings made using SG Culture Pass or Taiwan Culture Points cannot be changed.
Eligibility
- Children aged 0-15 must be accompanied by a paying adult
- Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount
- Free for children aged 0-4
- Children aged 16+ will be charged the same rate as adults
Additional information
- Please do not wear strong scented perfume as animals are sensitive to odor
- Visitors are not allowed to feed the animals without permission from the staff
- Re-entry is not allowed after you leave the venue
- Outside food and drinks are not allowed inside the venue
- Dangerous materials and items such as bottles, firecrackers, lasers, and other things that may disturb or inconvenience other attendees are prohibited inside the venue
- Pets are not allowed inside the venue, with the exception of service animals with valid identification
- Participants who appear intoxicated may be refused entry or service. In this case, no refunds will be given
- Smoking and drinking is not allowed. You will immediately be asked to leave if caught by a staff member
- Photography is allowed, but taking videos and photos for commercial purposes, as well as the live broadcasting of the show is strictly prohibited
- Flash photography is prohibited inside the venue
- This activity is wheelchair-accessible
How to use
Usage validity
- The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)
How to redeem
- Present your mobile voucher
- Enter the venue directly with your voucher
Meet-up information
- Make sure to arrive on time
- Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded
Address
- West Coast Wildlife Centre
- Cnr Cowan & Cron Streets, Franz Josef, New Zealand
- How to get there: From Christchurch International Airport follow the signs to Arthurs Pass and the West Coast. Travel through Hokitika and you will find the venue just 90 minutes south of Hokitika on the road down to Haast and Queenstown
- Please refer to the map for assistance
VIP Backstage Pass (General Entry + Kiwi and Tuatara Tours)
Admission to: West Coast Wildlife Centre
Valid on the selected dateFree cancellation (24 hours notice)Instant confirmation Package details
€ 49.39
Reviews
4.6 / 5
Fantastic
11 reviews
Zaira ***
2026/04/13
Fantastic 5.0
Visited the West Coast Wildlife Centre as it was literally just across our Airbnb and really enjoyed seeing kiwi and little blue penguins up close—something you rarely get to do in the wild.
The penguins were especially fun to watch, and it’s nice knowing the centre focuses on conservation and caring for injured animals.
a worthwhile and unique stop if you’re in Franz Josef.
WANG ************
2025/03/12
Fantastic 5.0
An indoor attraction on the west coast where you can see two kiwis running around in the dark, but you can only experience it yourself because you can't take photos to share
Hwee *********
2025/08/27
Great 4.0
The main focus of this place is seeing the kiwi bird. To see one kiwi bird, you need to pay about $30 per person, which is actually very expensive. The whole experience took about 20 minutes to complete. So, $30 for 20 minutes is expensive.
I probably will not be going again.
Klook User
2024/12/10
Great 4.0
the centre is very small but it is a great choice to visit for rainy days. the day was raining heavily so we decided to go to see kiwi bird at the center. there’re only two kiwi birds but the exhibition is quite educational and informative
Liu ******
2026/05/31
Fantastic 5.0
The tickets are valid for two days, so you can return as many times as you like within that period to see the adorable animals! It was my first time seeing little blue penguins, and they were unlike any I'd seen before. The staff were incredibly friendly and happy to answer any questions. I didn't get any photos inside, so I'm sharing some pictures of Kiwi Park with everyone instead. 🙏
Klook User
2025/12/24
Fantastic 5.0
it was an excellent tour, with a lot of new information regarding Kiwis, tuatara and other new zealand baseball animals such as Bluetooth pinguines. If you are at the Franz Joseph glacier is worth to try .
Klook User
2026/09/20
Fantastic 5.0
small place but big impact! it is incredible to see the good works in rehabilitation for kiwi and second chance at life for rescued/injured penguins. penguins feeding times are 11am and 3pm, it was so fun to watch!
Grace ********
2024/12/10
Fantastic 5.0
saw some kiwis and tuatara, good wet weather option for Franz Josef since our helihike got cancelled. learnt a lot from the tour!
Guide
- Explore New Zealand's native wildlife up close in a unique conservation center experience
- Encounter the iconic Kiwi bird and other indigenous species in their natural habitat
- Learn about conservation efforts to protect endangered species and their habitats
- Enjoy interactive exhibits, informative displays, and educational presentations for visitors of all ages
- Support wildlife conservation with your ticket purchase and contribute to preserving New Zealand's biodiversity
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Opening hours
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All year
Mon ~ Sun
08:30 - 18:00Last entry at 17:30
Location
Franz Josef / Waiau
Guidebook
- Explore New Zealand's native wildlife up close in a unique conservation center experience
- Encounter the iconic Kiwi bird and other indigenous species in their natural habitat
- Learn about conservation efforts to protect endangered species and their habitats
- Enjoy interactive exhibits, informative displays, and educational presentations for visitors of all ages
- Support wildlife conservation with your ticket purchase and contribute to preserving New Zealand's biodiversity