In this week’s Keeper Chat, Ashleigh introduces us to two of Aotearoa’s endemic birds - kākā and tīeke!
Just one of the many incredible gems waiting to be explored in our sanctuary for New Zealand’s wildlife, The Forest / Te Wao nui a Tāne aviary is home to a whole host of fascinating birds like tūī, kererū, pāteke and the stars of this video!
As Ashleigh explains kākā Ngaio and Wild One are part of a breed-for-release programme with our partners at the Department of Conservation, while tīeke (saddleback) are a stand-out conservation success story!
We’d love to see you at the Zoo this weekend so you can connect with and contribute to the conservation of species just like this.
