Skip the Line: Franz Josef Wildlife Center Ticket with Optional Backstage Pass

Name: Skip the Line: Franz Josef Wildlife Center Ticket with Optional Backstage Pass
Brand: Viator
Price: 38.82 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (198 reviews)

4.7(198)1 hour - 2 hoursEnglishBook 12 hours aheadFranz Josef & Fox Glacier, New Zealand

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Discover one of New Zealand’s most unforgettable wildlife experiences at the West Coast Wildlife Centre — voted one of Lonely Planet’s 12 must-see attractions. Located in Franz Josef, this award-winning indoor, all-weather facility is home to Little Blue Penguins (kororā), the world’s rarest kiwi, and living Tuatara. Get guaranteed daytime kiwi viewing in our nocturnal house, explore the world-class Ambassador Penguin Encounter, and meet New Zealand’s iconic “living fossil.” Enjoy interactive glacier storytelling zones, the best shopping in Franz Josef, free Wi-Fi, and Tripadvisor-recommended coffee in our café. Perfect for all ages and any weather, this is a must-do experience for wildlife lovers, families, and travellers looking to connect with Aotearoa’s unique natural world.

Included

GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Local taxes
Free car parking

Not included

Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
DVD (available to purchase)

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What you'll do

West Coast Wildlife Centre
Cnr Cowan & Cron Streets, Bright Green Building, Franz Josef, New Zealand
The centre is open every day from 8.30am. Please set aside at least 1-2 hours for your visit. A free takeaway learning booklet is provided at no extra charge. All tickets purchased are valid for 48 hours. This means guests can come in and out of the attraction as often as they like. During your visit, you'll be able to see live kiwi during the day inside the nocturnal house, See live Tuatara, and discover the interactive glacier attraction and storytelling areas/films as well as films and information around NZ's ambitious goal to become predator free by 2050. You'll also have the option to go behind the scenes on the VIP Backstage Pass Tour rated “highly recommended” by Lonely Planet and Tripadvisor Traveller's Choice Award winner for 2022. A fully guided 40-minute tour behind the scenes to see our kiwi incubation and hatching and Tuatara programmes.
Admission included

Meeting and pickup

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West Coast Wildlife Centre
Cnr Cowan & Cron Streets, Bright Green Building, Franz Josef, New Zealand
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Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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