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ZEALANDIA EcosanctuaryvsStaglands Wildlife Reserve
Both are rated highly by experts. On balance, ZEALANDIA Sanctuary scores significantly higher than Staglands Wildlife Reserve. ZEALANDIA Sanctuary scores 87 with recommendations from 4 reviews including Frommer's, Afar Magazine and Fodor's.
ZEALANDIA Ecosanctuary
Frommer's
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine
31 Waiapu Road, Karori, Wellington 6141, New Zealand
From $0/night
"Home to rare native wildlife such as kiwi, saddlebacks, and tuatara." Full review
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Tracks range from flat and sealed to steep and muddy, requiring moderate fitness and sensible shoes
"623 acres of regenerating forest and wetland have been turned into a unique safe haven for some of New Zealand's most-endangered native animals." Full review
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"This groundbreaking ecosanctuary is tucked in the hills." Full review
"Zealandia is a wildlife sanctuary right in the heart of Wellington that's open to the public." Full review
Staglands Wildlife Reserve
Lonely Planet
Fodor's
2362 Akatarawa Road, Upper Hutt, Wellington 5372, New Zealand
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"Helps to conserve native NZ birds and animals, such as the blue duck (whio). " Full review
"Staglands offers visitors the opportunity to feed and freely interact with wildlife in a beautiful natural environment. " Full review