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Wildlife & Celebration at Staglands Wildlife Reserve - Wellington

Wildlife & Celebration at Staglands Wildlife Reserve

Upper Hutteasy

Difficulty

easy

Duration

1.5 hours

Fitness Level

Suitable for all children, no special fitness level required

Overview

Celebrate your child's birthday with a wild adventure at Wellington’s Staglands Wildlife Reserve. Fun, educational, and surrounded by nature, it’s a party they’ll never forget.

Zoo
Upper Hutt, Wellington

Children’s Birthday Party Package

All Ages • 90 mins • Up to 25 people • Make their special day memorable

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About This Adventure

Celebrate your child's birthday at Staglands, Wellington's wildest venue! Enjoy 90 minutes in 'The Nook' with fun decorations, delicious kids' platters, and free animal food for an unforgettable experience. Perfect for ages three to ten, this party promises memorable moments with family and friends amidst nature's wonders.

Celebrate their birthday at Staglands

Duration

90 mins

About

Kids just love Staglands - and what better way to share it with their friends and family than to celebrate their birthday at the wildest little venue in Wellington?

Our wildlife park provides the best opportunities for memorable photos! Invite the cousins and the grandparents and turn it in to a fun family activity.

Our birthday party package is ideally suited for children from three years to ten years.

A party at Staglands:

'The Nook', a separate room within The Café, which can fit up to 15 people seated, will be set aside for 90 minutes. Afterwards we will tidy and clear the room ready for other customers. If you have more than 15 people in your group, your party will be held in The Barn.

We provide simple room decoration plus birthday plates, party hats and serviettes for each child.  Alternatively, you are welcome to decorate the room yourself.  Please indicate if you wish to do this when you book.

What’s included?

6 x child entry tickets to Staglands 2 x adult entry tickets to Staglands

Hire of ‘The Nook’ for 90 minutes

Free animal food for all children to feed the birds and animals.

Choice of five kids sharing platters prepared by our café.

Simple room decoration plus birthday plates, party hats and serviettes for each child.

Birthday Child will also receive a free return family pass to Staglands (valued at $78)

*10% discount for Staglander members (birthday child must be part of the membership holders’ household)

Yummy kid's food

Choose 5 kids food platters from the following selection to include in your birthday package:

Sausage rolls Chicken nuggets (GF) Octopus sausages (GF) Bowl of chips (GF DF) Veggie sticks and dip (GF, DF) Cup cakes Funky seasonal fruit (GF, DF) Jelly (GF DF) Fruit and marshmallow kebabs (DF) Juice Box Lemonade

(Note: birthday cakes are not supplied but you are welcome to bring your own)

Adventure Tips

Book in advance

Reserve your spot early to ensure availability for popular weekends.

Arrive early

Get there 15 minutes early to settle in and enjoy the animal feeding activities.

Bring extra clothes

Children may get dirty from animal interactions, so pack an extra set of clothes.

Prepare for outdoors

Wear comfortable shoes and sun protection for a seamless outdoor experience.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Kea parrots
  • Long-tailed bats

History

Staglands has been dedicating itself to native wildlife conservation since its establishment in the 1970s, providing a sanctuary where visitors can connect with New Zealand’s unique species.

Conservation

Staglands actively participates in local conservation efforts, including native bird breeding programs and habitat restoration to preserve Wellington’s biodiversity.

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Recommended Gear

Weather-appropriate clothing

Essential

Ensure kids are dressed comfortably for outdoor play and unpredictable weather.

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Sun protection (hat, sunscreen)

Essential

Protect children from sun exposure during outdoor activities.

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Camera or smartphone

Capture memorable moments of the animal interactions.

Extra clothes or bibs

Essential

Have spares handy in case of dirt or mess.

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