Skip the Line: Franz Josef Wildlife Center Ticket with Optional Backstage Pass
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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.
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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
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Main attraction is wheelchair friendly, but backstage pass tour is not wheelchair accessible
Photography is restricted inside the kiwi nocturnal house but available on the kiwi backstage pass tour
Proof of age require if purchasing a senior ticket (over 65 years of age)
Cafe with food and coffee available to purchase. All major credit cards accepted
Chính sách hủy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Cần Quan Tâm
West Coast Wildlife Centre
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.
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GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Local taxes
Free car parking
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
DVD (available to purchase)
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West Coast Wildlife Centre
Cnr Cowan & Cron Streets, Bright Green Building Franz Josef New Zealand
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4pm VIP Backstage Guided
General Admission -48hr Pass
General Admission Entry: 48-Hour Admission Pass
2pm - VIP Backstage Guided
10am VIP Backstage Pass Tour
VIP Backstage Pass Tour
12:00pm VIP Backstage Tour
VIP Backstage Pass Tour
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P5788UWlaureb,,14 thg 2, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00Great discovery. A care center run by enthusiasts. We feel the love for these animals. Buying your ticket will make a great contribution to saving New Zealand wildlife while allowing you to meet kiwi, penguin and tuatara. Plus with a ton of hyper educational information.
Great experience!
lisona,,13 thg 2, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00This is a must do experience! Steve was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the animals. His friendliness and his love for the centre was very evident. Front of house and back door staff were all very polite and friendly too. Thank you for all your wonderful service to our planet 🌎
Wonderful behind the scenes experience
JohnoEmsworth,,8 thg 2, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00This was an exceptional behind the scenes visit.We learned so much from Steve and the team. What an educational tour!!Well done to all the team, particularly Steve who made it such a memorable visit . What wonderful conservation work they do for all the variety of spiecs on site from kiwis to the most entertaining penguins .
Excellent visit to Franz Joseph west Coast WildlifeCentre
VAtourer,,7 thg 2, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00Extremely good small group ‘behind the scenes’ private tour at the center. The guide, Steve, was excellent - very informative and knowledgeable. Highly recommend this add on to the regular entrance ticket. Center is doing important work helping to expand the tiny populations of endangered kiwis and blue penguins .
Added a nice variety to our trip.
maryvU2005MB,,6 thg 2, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00I visited the Franz Josef Wildlife Center using the skip‑the‑line ticket, and overall the experience was fun and worthwhile. The exhibits are well laid out and make it easy to learn about New Zealand wildlife, especially the kiwi, without feeling rushed. The staff were friendly and informative, and the indoor setting was a nice bonus given the changeable West Coast weather. It’s not a huge attraction, but it’s a great way to spend an hour or so in Franz Josef.
Magical Place
399sallyt,,3 thg 2, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00This place was magical with the kiwi birds and blue penguins. Our guide was very knowledgeable and we had a wonderful experience.
Rain safe activity
Amy H,,2 thg 2, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00I enjoyed my time here, we got an up close look at the different animals. Penguins, tuatara, and kiwi eggs and animal was shown.
A memorable experience
536rosemaryj,,1 thg 2, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00We enjoyed the behind the scenes tour very much. Steve was our guide and he gave us a real insight into the wonderful conservation work of the centre and how they are the lifeline to increasing the numbers of New Zealand's endangered native kiwi. The rehabilitation of the little blue penguins injured by dogs and boat strikes was a joy to see. Without the centre to the rescue they would have been euthanased. They were swimming happily, some with a missing flipper. Highlight was seeing a kiwi up close in the darkened recreated forest floor area. Really let your eyes adjust to the light, about 5 minutes or so, don't rush, be patient. It is really worth it!
Penguins and kiwis
Ggrund3,,29 thg 1, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great wildlife center got to see the kiwis moving around in their enclosure and saw some blue penguins . Our naturalist guide was excellent. He showed us all around the place and explained everything to us. It is definitely worth the stop especially to see the kiwis. We had a wonderful time there.
Fabulous experience : learned so much about penguins, tutatara & kiwis
ceriajay,,24 thg 1, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00Outstanding tour of the tutatara and the kiwi incubation/hatching centre. The expert guide Steve was so knowledgeable - we learned so much ! The tour was timed perfectly to then watch the penguins being fed, and we experienced seeing kiwis in the special nocturnal low light enclosures. The work that this privately owned Wildlife Centre does is very worthwhile and critical to preserving the unique fauna of New Zealand. Highly recommend - it may seem pricy but it was more than worth every dollar!
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