International Antarctic CentrevsOrana Wildlife Park
International Antarctic Centre and Orana Wildlife Park are both praised by expert reviewers. Overall, Orana Wildlife Park ranks significantly better than International Antarctic Centre. Orana Wildlife Park scores 86 with approval from 3 reviews like Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Fodor's.
International Antarctic Centre
Fodor's
Afar Magazine
Frommer's
International Antarctic Centre, Christchurch, New Zealand
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"The 4-D extreme theater show of life at New Zealand's Scott Base is superb, and the Penguin Encounter lets you get up close with some blue penguins, the smallest penguin species." Full review
"Experience the frozen continent at the International Antarctic Centre through interactive exhibits, by taking a ride on an amphibious Hagglund vehicle and meeting husky dogs and little blue penguins." Full review
"Everything about this attraction is of superb value and you’ll get a particular thrill from the live penguin display...it gives you a feel for modern Antarctic life" Full review
Orana Wildlife Park
Fodor's
Frommer's
Papanui, Christchurch, New Zealand
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"The place to come to glimpse endangered animals, both native (kiwi and tuatara) and exotic (tigers)." Full review
"There’s something quite magical about getting up close and personal with Rothschild giraffes." Full review