Kiwi & Tuatara Wildlife Centre Admission in Franz Josef

Discover New Zealand's native wildlife at the West Coast Wildlife Centre and learn about efforts to protect endangered species and their habitats. Your admission brings together wildlife conservation and stories of the region.

• Explore the Fox and Franz Josef Glacier experience
• Discover the region through Wild West Coast storytelling
• Add Kiwi and Tuatara Tours with the VIP Backstage Pass

Important details

• General admission: children aged 0–15 require a paying adult; children aged 0–4 enter free.
• VIP Backstage Pass: ages 5+ only. Children aged 5–15 require a paying adult.
• Adult tickets apply from age 16.
• The centre is wheelchair-accessible.
• Pets are not allowed, except service animals with valid identification. Bring identification for your service animal.
• Avoid strong-scented perfume, as the animals are sensitive to odors. Do not feed animals without staff permission.
• Do not bring outside food, drinks, bottles, dangerous materials, firecrackers, lasers, or items that could disturb others.
• Smoking and drinking alcohol are prohibited; you will be asked to leave if caught. If you appear intoxicated, you may be refused entry or service without a refund.
• Photography is allowed without flash. Do not take photos or videos for commercial purposes or broadcast live.
• Re-entry is not allowed after you leave.
• Arrive on time. For the VIP Backstage Pass, arrive 60 minutes before your scheduled activity. Late arrivals and no-shows are not refunded.