Orana Wildlife Park
Christchurch
Orana Wildlife Park is New Zealand's only open-range zoo, sitting on 80 hectares of land, located on the outskirts of Christchurch. It opened in 1976, and is owned and operated by the Orana Wildlife Trust, a registered charity. The aims of the Trust are to provide quality recreational opportunities for local people and visitors to Christchurch; conserve endangered native and exotic wildlife; educate visitors (especially children) about environmental and conservation issues; and support research relating to endangered animals.
Orana generates over 95 of its income through gate takings and other trading activities. Fundraising is an essential focus; Orana must separately raise 100 of funds for all capital projects, improvements and animal transfers. Funds have been donated from a variety of sources, including philanthropic trusts, private donors and bequests. As of 2017, over 15M has been raised to develop the Park. All buildings and enclosures except the Great Ape Centre have been built in-house. Many local businesses have assisted in the Park's construction by donating materials, consultancy and equipment.
Photo: Greg Hewgill (CC BY 2.0); Orana Wildlife Park (CC BY-SA 4.0); Brian0918 (CC BY-SA 2.5)
Orana generates over 95 of its income through gate takings and other trading activities. Fundraising is an essential focus; Orana must separately raise 100 of funds for all capital projects, improvements and animal transfers. Funds have been donated from a variety of sources, including philanthropic trusts, private donors and bequests. As of 2017, over 15M has been raised to develop the Park. All buildings and enclosures except the Great Ape Centre have been built in-house. Many local businesses have assisted in the Park's construction by donating materials, consultancy and equipment.
Photo: Greg Hewgill (CC BY 2.0); Orana Wildlife Park (CC BY-SA 4.0); Brian0918 (CC BY-SA 2.5)