Discover a world of wonder at Butterfly Creek

More than a zoo, there’s a surprise around every corner. Located in Auckland, Butterfly Creek is a wonderful place to bring students of all ages.

Every year, their living classroom offers children the chance to explore and connect with nature and learn about the animal world. It’s easy to walk around, and a perfect day out rain or shine, as 75% of their exhibits are undercover. Their popular attractions include Dinosaur Kingdom, the Butterfly House, Mythical Creatures, Buttermilk Farm, Kiwi Forest and their playful train ride. Travel back in time to when dinosaurs roamed the earth. With more than 50 life-size models including animatronics that roar and move, Dinosaur Kingdom is a great way to bring prehistory to life for young palaeontologists. Enter mythical lands where unicorns and dragons come alive. Their Mythical Creatures display is perfect for supporting tamariki who are learning about myths and legends from around the world. Take a walk around the park and find life-size dragons, unicorns, serpents, aliens, Egyptian deities, mermaids and many more magical creatures.

The Butterfly House is filled with over 700 butterflies providing an immersive experience for students interested in insects and lifecycles. Kiwi Forest is home to young kiwi that are part of a national breeding programme, and provides an amazing opportunity to see kiwi in a special nocturnal environment.

Groups can plan their visit around several free animal encounters, the most exciting being the giant crocodile feeding encounter – an experience sure to impress! Teachers can book 15-minute education sessions with our knowledgeable keepers to help students learn about dinosaurs, butterflies, or conservation.

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For more information on how to plan and to book your visit www.butterflycreek.co.nz/school-visits.

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With more than 50 life-size models including animatronics that roar and move, Dinosaur Kingdom brings prehistory to life for young palaeontologists. The Butterfly House is filled with more than 700 butterflies providing an immersive experience for students interested in insects and lifecycles. Kiwi Forest is home to young kiwi that are part of a national breeding programme, providing an opportunity to see kiwi in a special nocturnal environment.

Groups can plan their visit around several free animal encounters, the most exciting being the giant crocodile feeding encounter –an experience sure to impress!

Teachers can book 15-minute education sessions with knowledgeable keepers to help students learn about dinosaurs, butterflies, or conservation.

Beautiful Bay in May (BBiM) comprises of 31 exciting activities to inspire teachers and students to get out and about in nature. A collaboration between Biodiversity Hawke’s Bay and the National Aquarium of New Zealand, BBiM provides excitement to get outside, with ideas that are easy to modify for a range of teaching purposes and curriculum topics, in any region of Aotearoa. Teachers can choose to involve their students in as many of the activities as they like – even if it’s just one!