National Kiwi Hatchery: Kiwi Encounter Tour

Visit the National Kiwi Hatchery in Rotorua to gain insight into a kiwi hatching and rearing facility. At the site, learn why the kiwi is significant to New Zealand. Understand the process of egg incubation and the care given to chicks in the nursery. Observe kiwi birds in a nocturnal enclosure and understand the efforts that have resulted in the hatching and protection of over 2,600 kiwi chicks. This visit provides educational content about kiwi conservation efforts and the work done to support this unique species.