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Stay up to date with the latest news, behind-the-scenes stories, and conservation progress from the West Coast Wildlife Centre. As the home of rare kiwi, tuatara, and little blue penguins, we are dedicated to sharing every breeding breakthrough and every precious moment of growth with you.
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Meet “Arnold” – Our Outrageously Grumpy Little Blue Penguin
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Rare Haast Tokoeka Kiwi Chicks Signal Restart of West Coast Breeding Programme
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Operation Nest Egg making Ōkārito Forest safe breeding ground for rowi kiwi
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First Haast Tokoeka Kiwi Chick of the Season Hatches at West Coast Wildlife Centre
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Penguins Join Kiwi and Tuatara Under One Roof in Franz Josef
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New West Coast Penguin Encounter Takes Flight
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"Sparkee", our 7-year-old, juvenile Tuatara
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Kiwi Hatching & Incubation Has Started
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Exciting New Ambassador Korora Encounter to open in Franz Josef, South Westland!
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