Kiwi Chick Sponsorship Packages
Sponsoring a kiwi chick will help to save the rowi and Haast tokoeka from extinction. Your donation will help to fund kiwi husbandry costs, including: kiwi food, brooder equipment, incubation equipment and health and hygiene products. The duration of your sponsorship will be for one year. If you would like to help save New Zealand’s rarest kiwi, please consider one of the following packages.
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Save the rowi and Haast tokoeka from extinction
The rowi and Haast tokoeka are the two most endangered kiwi in the world, with less than 500 of each of each bird remaining. Rowi are restricted to the Okarito Forest, north of Franz Josef Glacier, and the Haast tokoeka are
restricted to a small area of forest near Haast, South Westland.
In the wild, only 5% of kiwi that hatch will survive to adulthood due to predation by stoats. If we can help to get a kiwi chick over 1kg in weight and the chick’s survival rating will dramatically increase to 85%.
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$20 Package
$20 instant donation to aid kiwi husbandry
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- NZD $20
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$50 Package
A photo and information sheet about one of our newly hatched kiwi chicks. Kiwi fact sheets & newsletter updates
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- NZD $50
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$100 Package
One complimentary ‘All-Day Unlimited Pass’ to the West Coast Wildlife Centre indoor attraction. A photo and information sheet about one of our newly hatched kiwi chicks. Kiwi fact sheets & newsletter updates
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- NZD $100
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$500 Package
Two complimentary ‘Kiwi Backstage Passes’ — a behind-the-scenes tour of our Kiwi incubation and rearing facility. Two complimentary ‘Annual Passes’ to the West Coast Wildlife Centre indoor attraction. A photo and information sheet about one of our newly hatched kiwi chicks. Kiwi fact sheets & newsletter updates.
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- NZD $500
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$1000 Package
The rowi and Haast tokoeka are the two most endangered kiwi in the world, with less than 500 of each of each bird remaining. Rowi are restricted to the Okarito Forest, north of Franz Josef Glacier, and the Haast tokoeka are restricted to a small area of forest near Haast, South Westland. In the wild, only 5% of kiwi that hatch will survive to adulthood due to predation by stoats. If we can help to get a kiwi chick over 1kg in weight and the chick’s survival rating will dramatically increase to 85%.
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- NZD $1000
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As well as our unique indoor attraction, we also run a very popular local gift store. Looking for the best coffee in Franz Josef! Guest tells us that our Café is a relaxing place to grab a drink and our bakery can make you a packed lunch for your day out exploring!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I donate or sponsor?
Sponsoring a kiwi chick helps save the rowi and Haast tokoeka from extinction. Donations fund kiwi husbandry: food, brooder and incubation equipment, and health and hygiene. You can sponsor a kiwi chick or make a donation online.
What does my kiwi chick sponsorship pay for?
Your sponsorship funds kiwi husbandry costs, including food, brooder and incubation equipment, health and hygiene products, and veterinary bills. On your behalf, we also give to the Tuatara and Little Blue Penguin conservation programmes, which volunteers largely run across New Zealand.
Which kiwi species does my sponsorship help?
Your sponsorship helps the rowi and the Haast tokoeka, the two rarest kiwi in the world. Rowi live only in the Okarito Forest and Omoeroa area, and Haast tokoeka in a small area of forest near Haast, South Westland.
How long does a kiwi chick sponsorship last?
A kiwi chick sponsorship runs for one year from the date you sign up. Choose the package that suits you on the sponsorship page.
Can I choose how much to sponsor?
Yes. Choose from several sponsorship packages online to suit your budget, from a smaller contribution up to a larger one.
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