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Day 77: Today we are seeing New Zealand wildlife up-close at the Zealandia wildlife sanctuary in Wellington! Join us for native birds at the Zealandia Ecosanctuary.
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Today on New Zealand’s Biggest Gap Year web series we are visiting Zealandia in Wellington. Zealandia is a wildlife sanctuary in New Zealand with a protective predator proof fence. Native birds are abundant here where it is safe from invasive pests. We learn a lot about the native ecosystem and the threat of introduced pests at the Zealandia Museum.
After being given a map of multiple walks around Zealandia in Wellington, we start walking to see more and more New Zealand birds. We see kaka, tui, takahe, North Island robin, shags and so much more!
Feeding stations in Zealandia allow you to see New Zealand native birds up-close.
We also bump into one of the Zealandia Ecosanctuary volunteers who gives us a quick tour of Zealandia to explain more about the native plants and birds of New Zealand. We even see the weta, a giant New Zealand insect.
If you want to learn about New Zealand’s eco-system, it’s native wildlife and the New Zealand birds, then Zealandia Ecosanctuary in Wellington is a great place to start to get informed.
So what do you think of Zealandia in Wellington? Is this wildlife sanctuary in Wellington a place you would put on your New Zealand bucket list?
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Zealandia, Wellington, New Zealand, Long version
Zealandia, Wellington, New Zealand, Long version
On our third day in Wellington, we went to Zealandia. There is a free shuttle van transport that drops off/picks up the visitors from the city to the sanctuary. We stayed there for 2 & 1/2 hours and walked along some popular tracks. It is great to see the nature and the NZ native animals and learn about the history of the water dams and supply that this area was originally for.
The information below is from the website
ZEALANDIA is the world’s first fully-fenced urban ecosanctuary, with an extraordinary 500-year vision to restore a Wellington valley’s forest and freshwater ecosystems as closely as possible to their pre-human state. The 225 hectare (500+ acre) ecosanctuary is a groundbreaking conservation project that has reintroduced 18 species of native wildlife back into the area, some of which were previously absent from mainland New Zealand for over 100 years.
The information below is from Wikipedia,
Zealandia, formerly known as the Karori Wildlife Sanctuary,[1] is a protected natural area in Wellington, New Zealand, the first urban completely fenced ecosanctuary[2], where the biodiversity of 225 ha (just under a square mile) of forest is being restored. The sanctuary was previously part of the water catchment area for Wellington, between Wrights Hill (bordering Karori) and the Brooklyn wind turbine on Polhill.
Most of New Zealand's ecosystems have been severely modified by the introduction of land mammals that were not present during the evolution of its ecosystems, and have had a devastating impact on both native flora and fauna. The sanctuary, surrounded by a pest-exclusion fence, is a good example of an ecological island, which allows the original natural ecosystems to recover by minimising the impact of introduced flora and flora.
The sanctuary has become a significant tourist attraction in Wellington and is responsible for the greatly increased number of sightings of species such as tui and kākā in city's suburbs.
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Zealandia, Wellington city, New Zealand
Zealandia, Wellington city, New Zealand
On our third day in Wellington, we went to Zealandia. There is a free shuttle van transport that drops off/picks up the visitors from the city to the sanctuary. We stayed there for 2 & 1/2 hours and walked along some popular tracks. It is great to see the nature and the NZ native animals and learn about the history of the water dams and supply that this area was originally for.
The information below is from the website
ZEALANDIA is the world’s first fully-fenced urban ecosanctuary, with an extraordinary 500-year vision to restore a Wellington valley’s forest and freshwater ecosystems as closely as possible to their pre-human state. The 225 hectare (500+ acre) ecosanctuary is a groundbreaking conservation project that has reintroduced 18 species of native wildlife back into the area, some of which were previously absent from mainland New Zealand for over 100 years.
The information below is from Wikipedia,
Zealandia, formerly known as the Karori Wildlife Sanctuary,[1] is a protected natural area in Wellington, New Zealand, the first urban completely fenced ecosanctuary[2], where the biodiversity of 225 ha (just under a square mile) of forest is being restored. The sanctuary was previously part of the water catchment area for Wellington, between Wrights Hill (bordering Karori) and the Brooklyn wind turbine on Polhill.
Most of New Zealand's ecosystems have been severely modified by the introduction of land mammals that were not present during the evolution of its ecosystems, and have had a devastating impact on both native flora and fauna. The sanctuary, surrounded by a pest-exclusion fence, is a good example of an ecological island, which allows the original natural ecosystems to recover by minimising the impact of introduced flora and flora.
The sanctuary has become a significant tourist attraction in Wellington and is responsible for the greatly increased number of sightings of species such as tui and kākā in city's suburbs.
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Zealandia - The Karori Sanctuary Experience - Wellington
Nestled beside a beautiful, tranquil reservoir, Zealandia Karori Sanctuary occupies a stunning eco-world of its own, just ten minutes from the centre of Wellington.
This unique restoration project is dedicated to conserving some of the rarest and most spectacular wildlife in New Zealand, by both maintaining and sustaining a natural habitat, and by educating visitors as to the importance of preserving the ecosystems of the country's precious, indigenous creatures.
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Zealandia, Wellington, New Zealand
Most of New Zealand's ecosystems have been severely modified by the introduction of land mammals that were not present during the evolution of its ecosystems, and have had a devastating impact on both native flora and fauna.Zealandia, surrounded by a pest-exclusion fence, is an example of an ecological island, which allows the natural ecosystems to thrive by excluding non-native species.
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Kiwi vs Worm at ZEALANDIA eco-sanctuary, Wellington NZ
In this video, we see a little spotted kiwi at Wellington's ZEALANDIA eco-sanctuary takes on a rather reluctant worm!
When out hunting, the kiwi uses its beak, acute hearing and sense of smell to locate its prey. It uses its beak to tap on the ground to disturb any worms or invertebrates in the soil or leaf litter, then listens for their movement so it knows exactly where to strike.
Kiwi feed mostly on small invertebrates such as earthworms, insect larvae, spiders and beetles. Although primarily carnivorous, they can take fallen fruit and seeds.
ZEALANDIA: The Karori Sanctuary Experience is a world-first eco-sanctuary just 2km (1 mile) from the centre of Wellington, New Zealand's capital city. A specially-designed 8.6km (5 mile) fence keeps out the 13 worst pest mammal species, creating a safe haven for some of New Zealand's most endangered native wildlife.
Open to visitors 364 days a year, ZEALANDIA is a major tourism attraction and a must-do for anyone wanting to see rare birds and reptiles like tuatara, saddleback, kiwi and giant weta in the wild.
ZEALANDIA is managed by the world-renowned Karori Sanctuary Trust, and all proceeds from admission fees support the Trust's extraordinary 500-year vision.
Go to VISITZEALANDIA.com for more info
Visit to Zealandia Ecosanctuary in Wellington, New Zealand
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Zealandia urban wildlife ecosanctuary, Wellington, New Zealand
Zealandia urban wildlife ecosanctuary, Wellington, New Zealand
Takahē bird at Zealandia Sanctuary, Wellington, New Zealand
Takahē bird at Zealandia Sanctuary, Wellington, New Zealand
ZEALANDIA: THE KARORI SANTUARY EXPERIENCE
Zealandia : The Karori Sanctuary Experience, also known as Te Māra a Tāne: The garden of Tāne.
Zealandia - 10 minutes from central Wellington, is a must-see Eco-attraction and groundbreaking restoration project : a nature lover's paradise and a sanctuary near the city. A must see when visiting Wellington.
See some of New Zealand's rarest birds, reptiles and insects living wild in their natural environment, including hihi, tuatara, saddleback, kākā and (at night) little spotted kiwi. Indoors, NZ’s incredible natural history and world-renowned conservation movement are brought to life in a state-of-the-art exhibition.
Set around a picturesque reservoir, Zealandia is home to some of New Zealand's most rare and extraordinary wildlife - all thriving wild in a world-first protected sanctuary valley and can keep you entertained anywhere from a few hours to a whole day.
Venture into The Sanctuary Valley's ground-breaking 8.6km pest-exclusion fence in to a place like no other - 225 hectares of regenerating bush with 32km of tracks through beautiful native bush. Keep an eye out for a host of endangered species flourishing wild throughout, such as kaka (the playful forest parrot), tuatara (a relic from the time of the dinosaurs), takahe (only around 250 left today), saddleback, hihi, geckos and many more.
Also, inside the immersive Exhibition building, learn about Zealandia's vision to restore the valley to the way it was before the arrival of humans. It will also take you on an extraordinary journey through the last 80 million years. A big-screen movie encapsulates the devastating natural history of New Zealand, highlighting the losses endured and recent efforts to reverse the tide of extinctions. There's a life-size animatronics Moa, interactive exhibits, videos and informative panels.
Zealandia The Karori Sanctuary Experience - Wellington, New Zealand - ONZAMAP.co.nz
John and the ONZAMAP film crew visited the iconic Wellington region and discovered what Zealandia - The Karori Sanctuary Experience has to offer.
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Kiwi emerging from burrow at ZEALANDIA in Wellington, NZ
This footage of a little spotted kiwi (Apteryx owenii) emerging from its day roost (an underground burrow) was taken at the ZEALANDIA sanctuary in Wellington, New Zealand in July 2010 by conservation officer Matt Robertson.
Watch as the kiwi emerges from the burrow, gets his bearings and makes a small attempt to disguise the burrow entrance with leaves. He then begins to probe the ground for insects and worms.
ZEALANDIA: The Karori Sanctuary Experience is a world-first eco-sanctuary just 2km (1 mile) from the centre of Wellington, New Zealand's capital city. A specially-designed 8.6km (5 mile) fence keeps out the 13 worst pest mammal species, creating a safe haven for some of New Zealand's most endangered native animals.
Open to visitors 364 days a year, ZEALANDIA is a major tourism attraction and a must-do for anyone wanting to see rare birds and reptiles like tuatara, saddleback, kiwi and giant weta in the wild.
ZEALANDIA is managed by the world-renowned Karori Sanctuary Trust, and all proceeds from admission fees support the Trust's extraordinary 500-year vision.
Visit visitzealandia.com for more info.
Bird at Zealandia Sanctuary in Wellington New Zealand
Bird at Zealandia Sanctuary in Wellington New Zealand
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Zealandia Karori Sanctuary
Drive to Zealandia... lovely place with wetas (no footage as it was in a dark gold mine), kakas feeding, luscious bushland and a little boattrip. Then the drive back through Aro Valley...
ZEALANDIA - Amazing bird sanctuary in Wellington, New Zealand!
A trip to Zealandia Ecosanctuary in Wellington, New Zealand. Zealandia is a fenced, predator-free Ecosanctuary where you can see rare and endangered birds of New Zealand up close. Zealandia was named one of TIME's 100 Greatest Places of 2019!
North Island kaka, Zealandia (Karori Wildlife Sanctuary), Wellington New Zealand
The New Zealand Kaka, also known as Kākā, (Nestor meridionalis) is a New Zealand parrot endemic to the native forests of New Zealand.
Zealandia: The Exhibition, Wellington city
Zealandia: The Exhibition, Wellington city
On our third day in Wellington, we went to Zealandia. There is a free shuttle van transport that drops off/picks up the visitors from the city to the sanctuary. We stayed there for 2 & 1/2 hours and walked along some popular tracks.
There is the exhibition room at the reception which tells the story of New Zealand’s natural history. A 5 minutes video is played repeatedly and shows how the Zealandia has been developed.
The information below is from the website
ZEALANDIA IS AN AWARD-WINNING ECO-ATTRACTION LOCATED IN A WILDLIFE SANCTUARY IN A VALLEY CLOSE TO DOWNTOWN WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND’S CAPITAL CITY.
Story Inc developed the concepts, content and design for ‘ZEALANDIA: The Exhibition’, which was opened by Prime Minister John Key in 2010.
The exhibition tells the story of New Zealand’s natural history – its ancient origins, the shattering impact of human arrival and the extraordinary work of our conservation pioneers. Story Inc also worked with ZEALANDIA to enhance the visitor experience of the valley itself.
Our work at ZEALANDIA was recognised by the 2011 Best Awards when the exhibition was awarded a Silver placing in the Exhibition and Temporary Structures category.
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Zealandia Ecosanctuary in Wellington
A rainforest right in the middle of Wellington. A place to listen to birds, spot geckos and get lost among huge ferns.
Zealandia Sanctuary(3)- New Zealand
Zalanandia Eco Sanctuary Wellington New Zealand
Kiwi vs Worm at ZEALANDIA eco sanctuary, Wellington New Zealand
Kiwi vs Worm at ZEALANDIA eco sanctuary, Wellington New Zealand