Southern Encounter Aquarium and Kiwi House
The Southern Encounter Aquarium and Kiwi House in Cathedral Square, Christchurch has approximately 150 species of fishy and feathery friends.
Their encounters include a kiwi encounter; eel and flatfish feed; salmonid feed; main marine feed (larger fish); a touch tank for a hands on experience. Check their website (link below) for more details about each of these exciting experiences.
The Southern Encounter Aquarium and Kiwi House is open every day except Christmas Day from 9:00am to 4:30pm. The kiwis are on display from 10:30am to 4:30pm. It is run by the Orana Wildlife Trust which also runs Orana Wildlife Park in Christchurch and the Natureland Zoo at Tahunanui Beach in Nelson.
Visit Southern Encounter Aquarium and Kiwi House Website
Categories/Regions
Canterbury, Family and Weekend Activities, Farms, Animal Parks and Zoos
Listing Last Updated
August 12th 2009