This is marketed as New Zealand’s only open range zoo, and that is probably a fair description although with the modernising of the Auckland and Wellington zoo the distinction between traditional zoos and wildlife parks is probably somewhat blurred now. However, Orana is a really good day out for the family and reasonably priced ($79 for the six of us).... More

The train that circles the park is great so that you can get to the feeding times of the various animals. I like the fact that the animals are not kept in small enclosures and have room to move about.

Fantastic place, thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon there. However was very disappointed at the amount of rubbish around the place. The ponds were full of rubbish, both on the bottom and floating, bottles and other crap everywhere. Would have been much more enjoyable if it were tidy.

I go here quite abit!! Even though its a medioca price, it keeps you occupied for a whole afternoon! The cafe is rather expensive (coz it's a zoo), but a brilliant and beautiful place!

Wow this place is brilliant. Prepare for a full and tiring day here as there is so much to see. Arrive early in the morning and plan the feedings that you really want to see, we did almost all of them. We were particularly excited about getting into a cage to feed the lions and that did not disappoint. Best... More

Large well maintained park with a great range of animals - lions, tigers, otters, porcupines, kiwis, cheetahs, giraffes, monkeys, zebras, rhinos, springboks and many more. Quite cheap at $25 for a full price adult and less for children ect. The animals look really happy and healthy and they all have very large enclosures. The viewing areas are set up quite... More

We enjoyed our time at Orana Park and if you're organised you can see most animals being fed. It covers a lot of area so there is plenty of walking to do between exhibits. But that also makes it spacious with lots of room to have a picnic or just enjoy the surroundings under a tree. The animals all seem... More

This is well worth a day trip, especially if you have children. The site is well set out, plenty of trees and shade, needed on the day we went! Great access to the animals and an all round brilliant day.

Great for all the family! My daughter loves feeding the Giraffes and watching the Meerkats and the Otters. Also my son likes going in the Lion truck thing where they drive you through the lion enclosure and the Lions climb all over the truck!